Tennessee State Route 157
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Walnut Road | ||||
Route information | ||||
Maintained by TDOT | ||||
Length | 5.30 mi (8.53 km) | |||
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Counties | Obion | |||
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State Route 157 (SR 157) is a short secondary highway in northern Obion County, Tennessee.
Route description[]
SR 157 begins at its junction with SR 22 northeast of Samburg and continues in a northerly direction toward the Kentucky/Tennessee state line as it passes through or nearby the unincorporated communities Walnut Log and . At the state line, the route changes to Kentucky Route 311 and continues on to Hickman, Kentucky. This highway carries a 55 mph (89 km/h) speed limit and is designated as a secondary highway throughout its entire length in the State of Tennessee. It also passes through the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge.
Points of Interest (South to North)[]
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge/Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor's Center
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge -- Grassy Island Unit -- Auto Tour, Hiking Trails, and Boat it Ramp off Walnut Log Road
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge -- Long Point Unit -- Access via Kentucky Route 311 and
Major intersections[]
The entire route is in Obion County.
Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | ![]() | Southern terminus | |
| 5.30 | 8.53 | ![]() | Kentucky state line; northern terminus | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
References[]
Categories:
- State highways in Tennessee
- Transportation in Obion County, Tennessee