US Bridges

SR 157 over Middle Cypress Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 6.0 M S Al & Tn ST Line · Structure no. 015722

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Middle Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Middle Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2033. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesMiddle Cypress Creek
Location6.0 M S Al & Tn ST Line
RouteState Highway 157
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93384, -87.76373
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2023)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Middle Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Middle Cypress Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over Middle Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Middle Cypress Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over Middle Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.