US Bridges

Neal Road over Toftoy Throughway

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.55 Miles N of VBC49 · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000017

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,992
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Neal Road over Toftoy Throughway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neal Road over Toftoy Throughway in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,992 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesNeal Road
CrossesToftoy Throughway
Location0.55 Miles N of VBC49
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65751, -86.65339
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,992 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Neal Road over Toftoy Throughway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Neal Road over Toftoy Throughway 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 Neal Road over Toftoy Throughway carry?

About 1,992 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Neal Road over Toftoy Throughway?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Neal Road over Toftoy Throughway?

It is owned by the Army.