Hampton Lucy Bridge

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Hampton Lucy Bridge

Hampton Lucy Bridge is a cast-iron bridge over the River Avon at the east end of the village of Hampton Lucy in Warwickshire, England. It was built in 1829, funded by the Reverend John Lucy. The bridge was designed and cast by Horseley Ironworks and installed by Thomas Townshend, who worked on improvements to the nearby Birmingham Canal. The structure has four identical cast-iron ribs on ashlar stone piers, with five flood-relief arches per pier. It carries a single-lane deck with a raised footpath on the north side, and has cast-iron handrails. The second rib from the south bears the inscription: "This bridge was built at the expense of the Revd. John Lucy Rector of this Parish A.D. 1829."

In 1921 an inspector said the bridge was in excellent condition, though the piers were reinforced with concrete later in the 20th century. The bridge was closed on 10 January 1991 to have steel tie bars installed between the ribs to strengthen it, but the 7.5-ton weight limit remained after the work. Hampton Lucy Bridge was designated a Grade II listed structure on 6 February 1952. It is owned by Warwickshire County Council. The total length is about 20 metres and it has one lane.