US Bridges

Morris Road over Toftoy Throughway

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Redstone Arsenal · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000018

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Morris Road over Toftoy Throughway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Road over Toftoy Throughway in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesMorris Road
CrossesToftoy Throughway
LocationRedstone Arsenal
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66943, -86.66354
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Morris Road over Toftoy Throughway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Morris 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 Morris Road over Toftoy Throughway carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over Toftoy Throughway?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over Toftoy Throughway?

It is owned by the Army.