SR 2 over Bluewater Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 1.6 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 101 · Structure no. 020543
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 390 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Bluewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Bluewater Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,730 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,030 by 2031. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2 over Bluewater Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2 over Bluewater 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 Bluewater Creek carry?
About 6,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Bluewater Creek?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Bluewater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.