US Bridges

SR 157 over Town Creek Relief

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 5.3 M N JCT SR157 & SR101 · Structure no. 014653

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 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 prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Town Creek Relief 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR 157
CrossesTown Creek Relief
Location5.3 M N JCT SR157 & SR101
RouteState Highway 157
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63295, -87.48854
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Town Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Town Creek Relief 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 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over Town Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.