US Bridges

US 72; SR 2 over Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E JCT Pkwy. * US72 · Structure no. 005776

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72; SR 2 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 72; SR 2 over Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 14,813 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,738 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 72; SR 2
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI E JCT Pkwy. * US72
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76177, -86.58607
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic14,813 (2023)
Projected traffic20,738 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72; SR 2 over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72; SR 2 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 72; SR 2 over Creek carry?

About 14,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 72; SR 2 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 72; SR 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.