Al - 150 over Shades Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · Al 150 @ Shades Creek · Structure no. 018903
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 941 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 150 over Shades Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 150 over Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,036 by 2044. The structure is 941 ft (286.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 150 over Shades Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 150 over Shades Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 150 over Shades Creek carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Al - 150 over Shades Creek?
The structure is 941 ft (286.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 150 over Shades Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.