US Bridges

SR 157 over State Line Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · O.1 MI S Al & Tn ST Line · Structure no. 016941

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over State Line Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 157 over State Line Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 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
CrossesState Line Creek
LocationO.1 MI S Al & Tn ST Line
RouteState Highway 157
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates35.00458, -87.81354
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic539 by 2033
Trucks3%
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over State Line Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over State Line 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 State Line Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over State Line Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over State Line Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.