CO RD 2 over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilcox County, Alabama · 3MI West of Ala 10 · Structure no. 010268
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 2 over Bear Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CO RD 2 over Bear Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 2 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 2 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 2 over Bear Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 2 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 2 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.