US Bridges

Cr. 150 over Crooked Creek

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Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.4 MI South of Cr. 257 · Structure no. 020836

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 150 over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 150 over Crooked Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 150
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.4 MI South of Cr. 257
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61465, -87.35258
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2016)
Projected traffic870 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Cr. 150 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 150 over Crooked 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 150 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 150 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 150 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.