SR 157 over Elam Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 5.6 M S JCT SR157 & SR24 · Structure no. 017170
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 261 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,535
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 157 over Elam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Elam Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,535 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,237 by 2033. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 157 over Elam Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 157 over Elam Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 157 over Elam Creek carry?
About 3,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 157 over Elam Creek?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 157 over Elam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.