US Bridges

SR 157 over Scrouge About Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 6.7 M S JCT SR157 & SR36 · Structure no. 017934

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Scrouge About Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 157 over Scrouge About Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 5,160 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,185 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesScrouge About Creek
Location6.7 M S JCT SR157 & SR36
RouteState Highway 157
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36228, -87.06367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,160 (2023)
Projected traffic6,185 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 157 over Scrouge About Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Scrouge About 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 Scrouge About Creek carry?

About 5,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Scrouge About Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 157 over Scrouge About Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.