US Bridges

US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 3.2 MI E Flint River · Structure no. 013880

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,946
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,946 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,925 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 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
Coordinates34.71146, -86.40174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Hurricane Creek Relief 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 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 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 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.