US Bridges

US72; SR2 over Flint River Relief

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W Flint River · Structure no. 010917

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,893
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US72; SR2 over Flint River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US72; SR2 over Flint River Relief in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,893 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,250 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS72; SR2
CrossesFlint River Relief
Location0.3 MI W Flint River
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74377, -86.44645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,893 (2023)
Projected traffic15,250 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US72; SR2 over Flint River Relief built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US72; SR2 over Flint River Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US72; SR2 over Flint River Relief carry?

About 10,893 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US72; SR2 over Flint River Relief?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US72; SR2 over Flint River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.