US Bridges

Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek

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Madison County, Alabama · 2166 Winchester RD · Structure no. 013699

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
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 1985, so it is 40 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,994 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester RD
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location2166 Winchester RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79288, -86.58923
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2024)
Projected traffic26,994 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$947,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester RD over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.