US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Little Turkey Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 6.7 Miles E.On RTE.2 · Structure no. 011595

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 2 over Little Turkey Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location6.7 Miles E.On RTE.2
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.85783, -87.00378
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic270 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2 over Little Turkey Creek 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 CO RD 2 over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 2 over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.