US Bridges

Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2804 Winchester RD · Structure no. 012057

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,330 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinchester RD
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location2804 Winchester RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79298, -86.60553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic22,330 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester RD over Pinhook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.