US Bridges

SR 157 over Avondale Ave

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.3 M S JCT SR157 & SR 2 · Structure no. 016552

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Avondale Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Avondale Ave 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 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 6,215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,449 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesAvondale Ave
Location0.3 M S JCT SR157 & SR 2
RouteState Highway 157
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81205, -87.66
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,215 (2023)
Projected traffic7,449 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Avondale Ave built?

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

What condition is SR 157 over Avondale Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over Avondale Ave carry?

About 6,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Avondale Ave?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over Avondale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.