Old Winchester RD over Fuqua Branch
GoodPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E CO RD 305 · Structure no. 002881
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Winchester RD over Fuqua Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Winchester RD over Fuqua Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Winchester RD over Fuqua Branch built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Old Winchester RD over Fuqua Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Winchester RD over Fuqua Branch carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Winchester RD over Fuqua Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Winchester RD over Fuqua Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.