US Bridges

CO 2 East to AL2 over Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3 MI West of Al 21 · Structure no. 007911

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 2 East to AL2 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 2 East to AL2 over Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO 2 East to AL2
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI West of Al 21
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.16876, -86.63631
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic460 (2003)
Projected traffic550 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$541,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 2 East to AL2 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 2 East to AL2 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO 2 East to AL2 over Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 2 East to AL2 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO 2 East to AL2 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.