Al - 150 over Lil Shades Ck
PoorJefferson County, Alabama · Al - 150 * Lil Shades Ck · Structure no. 002866
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,820
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 150 over Lil Shades Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 150 over Lil Shades Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 12,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,643 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Al - 150 over Lil Shades Ck built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 150 over Lil Shades Ck 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 150 over Lil Shades Ck carry?
About 12,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Al - 150 over Lil Shades Ck?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 150 over Lil Shades Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.