US Bridges

SR 157 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 7.6 M N JCT SR157 & SR133 · Structure no. 011697

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 157 over Branch 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 20,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,284 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesBranch
Location7.6 M N JCT SR157 & SR133
RouteState Highway 157
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9237, -87.758
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic20,260 (2023)
Projected traffic24,284 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 20,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 157 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.