US Bridges

SR 2 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 7.1 MI E JCT SR 2 & I 65 · Structure no. 000463

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
341 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
9,625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Limestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over Limestone 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 5 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 9,625 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,698 by 2033. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 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
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location7.1 MI E JCT SR 2 & I 65
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75167, -86.815
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,625 (2024)
Projected traffic11,698 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Limestone Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Limestone 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 9,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.