US Bridges

SR 2 over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W JCT SR 2 & SR 3 · Structure no. 011543

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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 31,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,588 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.7 MI W JCT SR 2 & SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79, -86.96833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,750 (2024)
Projected traffic38,588 by 2033
Trucks6%
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 2 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 31,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Town Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.