US Bridges

SR 2 over Second Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.2 M E JCT SR 2 & SR 101 · Structure no. 011181

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
610 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Second Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Second Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,887 by 2033. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR 2
CrossesSecond Creek
Location1.2 M E JCT SR 2 & SR 101
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84294, -87.36876
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,490 (2024)
Projected traffic7,887 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Second 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 Second Creek carry?

About 6,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Second Creek?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.