US Bridges

Al 157 over I65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · JCT I65 * SR 157 · Structure no. 015027

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 157 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 157 over I65 in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 157
CrossesI65
LocationJCT I65 * SR 157
RouteState Highway 157
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20744, -86.87837
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 157 over I65 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Al 157 over I65 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Al 157 over I65 carry?

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

How long is Al 157 over I65?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Al 157 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.