SR 157 over Town Creek
GoodColbert County, Alabama · 5.2 M N JCT SR157 & SR101 · Structure no. 014652
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,020
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 157 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Town Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 157 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 157 over Town 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 157 over Town Creek carry?
About 3,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SR 157 over Town Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 157 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.