US Bridges

Al 157 over Catoma Lake

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 1.6 Min North JCT Al 69 · Structure no. 019363

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
670 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 157 over Catoma Lake is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 157 over Catoma Lake in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,855 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,597 by 2043. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 157
CrossesCatoma Lake
Location1.6 Min North JCT Al 69
RouteState Highway 157
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19922, -86.81252
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,855 (2023)
Projected traffic9,597 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 157 over Catoma Lake built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 157 over Catoma Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 157 over Catoma Lake carry?

About 6,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 157 over Catoma Lake?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 157 over Catoma Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.