US Bridges

Winchester RD over Lawler Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N CO RD 1469 · Structure no. 008922

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester RD over Lawler Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Winchester RD over Lawler Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,274 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester RD
CrossesLawler Branch
Location0.2 MI N CO RD 1469
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8459, -86.45941
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1992)
Projected traffic8,274 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester RD over Lawler Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester RD over Lawler Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester RD over Lawler Branch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester RD over Lawler Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester RD over Lawler Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.