US Bridges

Veterans Drive over SR 157

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Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.1 M S JCT SR157 & SR2 · Structure no. 018686

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Drive over SR 157 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Drive over SR 157 in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2028. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Drive
CrossesSR 157
Location1.1 M S JCT SR157 & SR2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80257, -87.65285
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Drive over SR 157 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Drive over SR 157 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Drive over SR 157 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Drive over SR 157?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Drive over SR 157?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.