US Bridges

SR 2 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 9.8 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 3 · Structure no. 008497

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Poplar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2 over Poplar Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 101 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 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,701 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location9.8 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.796, -87.1273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2024)
Projected traffic12,701 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$953,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR 2 over Poplar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.