US Bridges

Old RR Bed RD over Toney Spring Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N Toney · Structure no. 001425

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old RR Bed RD over Toney Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old RR Bed RD over Toney Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld RR Bed RD
CrossesToney Spring Branch
Location0.5 MI N Toney
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90237, -86.73172
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1992)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old RR Bed RD over Toney Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is Old RR Bed RD over Toney Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old RR Bed RD over Toney Spring Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old RR Bed RD over Toney Spring Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old RR Bed RD over Toney Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.