US Bridges

SR 2 over SR 3

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · JCT SR 2 & SR 3 · Structure no. 011393

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over SR 3 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over SR 3 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,864 by 2033. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSR 3
LocationJCT SR 2 & SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78667, -86.95667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,800 (2024)
Projected traffic39,864 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over SR 3 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 SR 3 carry?

About 32,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over SR 3?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.