US Bridges

SR 2 over Neely Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.6 M E JCT SR 2 & SR207 · Structure no. 008953

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Neely Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Neely Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 87 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 11,570 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,062 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesNeely Branch
Location0.6 M E JCT SR 2 & SR207
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82121, -87.28282
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,570 (2024)
Projected traffic14,062 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Neely Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SR 2 over Neely 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 Neely Branch carry?

About 11,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Neely Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Neely Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.