US Bridges

SR 2 over Shoal Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.7 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 13 · Structure no. 018190

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
945 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Shoal Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,954 by 2033. The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.7 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85049, -87.57047
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length945 ft (288 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,760 (2024)
Projected traffic34,954 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Shoal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 28,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.