US Bridges

SR 2 over French Mill Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 3.8 MI E JCT SR 2 & I 65 · Structure no. 000462

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over French Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over French Mill Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,327 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesFrench Mill Creek
Location3.8 MI E JCT SR 2 & I 65
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.765, -86.87833
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2024)
Projected traffic11,327 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over French Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over French Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over French Mill Creek carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over French Mill Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over French Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.