US Bridges

SR 157 over Big Nance Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 4.5 M S JCT SR157 & SR101 · Structure no. 017957

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 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 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 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 4,640 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,561 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesBig Nance Creek
Location4.5 M S JCT SR157 & SR101
RouteState Highway 157
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55978, -87.34247
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,640 (2023)
Projected traffic5,561 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Big Nance Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 157 over Big Nance 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 December 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 (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over Big Nance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.