US Bridges

SR 2 over Swan Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · 0.4 M W JCT SR 2 & I 65 · Structure no. 018176

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Swan Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,932 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.4 M W JCT SR 2 & I 65
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78494, -86.94827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,932 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Swan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Swan Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.