US Bridges

Winchester Rd. over Flint River

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 3.5 MI NE JCT CO RD 139 · Structure no. 020845

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
575 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Rd. over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Rd. over Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWinchester Rd.
CrossesFlint River
Location3.5 MI NE JCT CO RD 139
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82289, -86.48314
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$12.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester Rd. over Flint River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Rd. over Flint River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester Rd. over Flint River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Winchester Rd. over Flint River?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Rd. over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.