US Bridges

SR 157 over Town Creek Relief

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 5.3 M N JCT SR157 & SR101 · Structure no. 006705

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Town Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 157 over Town Creek Relief in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesTown Creek Relief
Location5.3 M N JCT SR157 & SR101
RouteState Highway 157
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63277, -87.48871
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2023)
Projected traffic3,620 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Town Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Town Creek Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over Town Creek Relief carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Town Creek Relief?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over Town Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.