SR 2 over Piney Creek
FairLimestone County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E JCT SR 2 & I 65 · Structure no. 006542
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Piney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over Piney Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2 over Piney 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 Piney Creek carry?
About 9,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.