US Bridges

SR 2 over Dry Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 4 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 101 · Structure no. 008950

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Dry Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 89 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,342 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesDry Branch
Location4 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 101
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86125, -87.46022
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,560 (2024)
Projected traffic21,342 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SR 2 over Dry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Dry Branch carry?

About 17,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.