US Bridges

SR 2 over Bluewater Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.5 M W JCT SR 2 & SR101 · Structure no. 009041

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Bluewater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Bluewater Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,203 by 2033. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesBluewater Creek
Location1.5 M W JCT SR 2 & SR101
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85765, -87.41542
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2024)
Projected traffic8,203 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Bluewater Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Bluewater Creek 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 Bluewater Creek carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Bluewater Creek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Bluewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.