US Bridges

Al - 150 over Patton Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Al 150 over Patton Creek · Structure no. 017312

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 150 over Patton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 150 over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 29,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,252 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl - 150
CrossesPatton Creek
LocationAl 150 over Patton Creek
RouteState Highway 150
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3667, -86.8219
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,710 (2024)
Projected traffic36,252 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 150 over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 150 over Patton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 150 over Patton Creek carry?

About 29,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al - 150 over Patton Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 150 over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.