US Bridges

SR 2 over I 65

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · JCT SR 2 & I 65 · Structure no. 009962

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over I 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 2 over I 65 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,932 by 2033. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesI 65
LocationJCT SR 2 & I 65
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78333, -86.93833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,932 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over I 65 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over I 65 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 I 65 carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over I 65?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.