US Bridges

SR 157 over Bridge Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 3.3 MI N JCT SR 69 * 157 · Structure no. 013056

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Bridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 157 over Bridge Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 15,990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,386 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesBridge Creek
Location3.3 MI N JCT SR 69 * 157
RouteState Highway 157
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20583, -86.83839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic15,990 (2022)
Projected traffic22,386 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Bridge 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 Bridge Creek carry?

About 15,990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 157 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.