Co. 150 over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadChambers County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi. S.W. Milltown · Structure no. 000145
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. 150 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 150 over Sandy Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. 150 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. 150 over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Co. 150 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Co. 150 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Co. 150 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.