US Bridges

SR 2 over Round Island Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 4.3 MI W JCT SR 2 & SR 3 · Structure no. 008509

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Round Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Round Island Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 91 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 14,840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,036 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesRound Island Creek
Location4.3 MI W JCT SR 2 & SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79126, -87.03262
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,840 (2024)
Projected traffic18,036 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Round Island Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR 2 over Round Island 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 Round Island Creek carry?

About 14,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Round Island Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Round Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.