US Bridges

SR 157 over SR 2

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · JCT SR 157 & SR 2 · Structure no. 016550

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over SR 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over SR 2 in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,996 by 2033. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 157
CrossesSR 2
LocationJCT SR 157 & SR 2
RouteState Highway 157
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81568, -87.66301
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic10,996 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over SR 2 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over SR 2 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 SR 2 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over SR 2?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.