US Bridges

Toftoy Thruway over Martin Road

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Redstone Arsenal · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Toftoy Thruway over Martin Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toftoy Thruway over Martin Road in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 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 6 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesToftoy Thruway
CrossesMartin Road
LocationRedstone Arsenal
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64739, -86.65331
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toftoy Thruway over Martin Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Toftoy Thruway over Martin Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Toftoy Thruway over Martin Road carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Toftoy Thruway over Martin Road?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Toftoy Thruway over Martin Road?

It is owned by the Army.