US Bridges

SR 157 over Mcdaniel Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.1 M S JCT SR157 & SR36 · Structure no. 006706

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Mcdaniel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 157 over Mcdaniel Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 5,330 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesMcdaniel Creek
Location0.1 M S JCT SR157 & SR36
RouteState Highway 157
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41567, -87.15964
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,330 (2023)
Projected traffic6,389 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Mcdaniel Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 157 over Mcdaniel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over Mcdaniel Creek carry?

About 5,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Mcdaniel Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 157 over Mcdaniel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.