US Bridges

CO RD 150 over Big Nance Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W JCT CO RD 42 · Structure no. 013312

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 150 over Big Nance Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 150 over Big Nance Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2034. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 150
CrossesBig Nance Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT CO RD 42
RouteCounty Highway 150
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64476, -87.32535
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1988)
Projected traffic750 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 150 over Big Nance Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 150 over Big Nance 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 150 over Big Nance Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 150 over Big Nance Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 150 over Big Nance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.