SR 157 over Big Nance Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 4.5 M S JCT SR157 & SR101 · Structure no. 017867
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 450 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 157 over Big Nance Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 over Big Nance Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,640 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,561 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 157 over Big Nance Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 157 over Big Nance 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 Big Nance Creek carry?
About 4,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 157 over Big Nance Creek?
The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 157 over Big Nance Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.