US Bridges

Winchester RD over Rodgers Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI South New Market · Structure no. 009494

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester RD over Rodgers Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Winchester RD over Rodgers Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester RD
CrossesRodgers Branch
Location0.2 MI South New Market
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90098, -86.43042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1990)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2034
Trucks1%
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$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester RD over Rodgers Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Winchester RD over Rodgers 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 Rodgers Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester RD over Rodgers Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester RD over Rodgers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.