US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek
Jackson County, Alabama · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 9,281 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 216 of the 313 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated fair (69.0%); 12 (3.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 6 to 5, superstructure 7 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 708 ft |
| Location | Jct Wbl US 72 * SR 279 |
| NBI structure number | 011389 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 35 over Dry Creek | 1988 | 20,021 | Good |
| US 72 Ramps Co. 74 over Stream | 1995 | 16,873 | Fair |
| US72 SR2 over Stream | 1979 | 16,418 | Fair |
| US 72 SR 2 over Stream | 1974 | 15,167 | Fair |
| US 72 SR 2 over Sheepneck Creek | 1974 | 14,560 | Fair |
| US 72 SR 2 over Parkell Creek | 1974 | 14,560 | Fair |
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