US Bridges

SR 2 over Beauchamp Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 6.9 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 3 · Structure no. 008498

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Beauchamp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Beauchamp 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 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,612 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesBeauchamp Creek
Location6.9 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7902, -87.0769
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic13,612 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Beauchamp 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 Beauchamp 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 Beauchamp Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Beauchamp Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Beauchamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.