US Bridges

County RD 2 over Sinking Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 2 MI W of Int CO 15 · Structure no. 013891

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 2 over Sinking Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCounty RD 2
CrossesSinking Creek
Location2 MI W of Int CO 15
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78948, -87.84223
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (1989)
Projected traffic810 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 2 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 2 over Sinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 2 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.