US Bridges

SR 2 over Railroad & City St.

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 2.4 M W JCT SR 2 & SR133 · Structure no. 016549

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Railroad & City St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Railroad & City St. in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 26,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,462 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesRailroad & City St.
Location2.4 M W JCT SR 2 & SR133
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81386, -87.66458
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,710 (2024)
Projected traffic32,462 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Railroad & City St. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Railroad & City St. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Railroad & City St. carry?

About 26,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Railroad & City St.?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Railroad & City St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.