US Bridges

US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 3.2 MI E Flint River · Structure no. 010920

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,946
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek 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 5 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 9,946 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,925 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 72; SR 2
CrossesHurricane Creek Relief
Location3.2 MI E Flint River
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71126, -86.40194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,946 (2023)
Projected traffic13,925 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek 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 US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief carry?

About 9,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.