US Bridges

Toftoy Throughway over Rideout Road

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · Redstone Arsenal · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000019

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,464
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Toftoy Throughway over Rideout Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toftoy Throughway over Rideout Road in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 5 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 6,464 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesToftoy Throughway
CrossesRideout Road
LocationRedstone Arsenal
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67283, -86.67023
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,464 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toftoy Throughway over Rideout Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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

About 6,464 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Toftoy Throughway over Rideout Road?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Toftoy Throughway over Rideout Road?

It is owned by the Army.