US Bridges

Toney Drive over Aldridge Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1207 Toney Drive · Structure no. 007768

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toney Drive over Aldridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Toney Drive over Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesToney Drive
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location1207 Toney Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69833, -86.55
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2024)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$681,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toney Drive over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toney Drive over Aldridge 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Toney Drive over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Toney Drive over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Toney Drive over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.