US Bridges

SR 157 over CSX RR

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N JCT SR69 * SR157 · Structure no. 013057

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,227
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over CSX RR 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 8,227 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,518 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesCSX RR
Location3.9 MI N JCT SR69 * SR157
RouteState Highway 157
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20608, -86.85008
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,227 (2022)
Projected traffic11,518 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over CSX RR built?

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

What condition is SR 157 over CSX RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over CSX RR carry?

About 8,227 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over CSX RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.