US Bridges

SR 2 over Tuscumbia River

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · 14.9 MI E Tippah Cl · Structure no. 310000200204560

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Tuscumbia River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Tuscumbia River in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesTuscumbia River
Location14.9 MI E Tippah Cl
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.91975, -88.5867
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Tuscumbia River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Tuscumbia River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Tuscumbia River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Tuscumbia River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Tuscumbia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.