SR 157 over Little Cypress Creek
FairLauderdale County, Alabama · 4 M N JCT SR 157 & SR 133 · Structure no. 011696
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 157 over Little Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Little Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,012 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 157 over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 157 over Little Cypress 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 Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 5,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 157 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 157 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.