US Bridges

SR 157 over Kilpatrick Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N JCT I-65 · Structure no. 008889

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Kilpatrick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 157 over Kilpatrick Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 16,718 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,405 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesKilpatrick Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT I-65
RouteState Highway 157
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21, -86.88333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,718 (2022)
Projected traffic23,405 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Kilpatrick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Kilpatrick Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over Kilpatrick Creek carry?

About 16,718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Kilpatrick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 157 over Kilpatrick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.