MORRIS ROAD
Carrying MORRIS ROAD over TOFTOY THROUGHWAY
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Madison, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MORRIS ROAD
The MORRIS ROAD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries MORRIS ROAD over TOFTOY THROUGHWAY. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 60.7 meters (199 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 967 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MORRIS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 60.7 m (199 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 967 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPAMCRED000018
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MORRIS ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MORRIS ROAD against other structures in Madison and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MORRIS ROAD?
MORRIS ROAD in Madison, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MORRIS ROAD inspected?
MORRIS ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 967 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MORRIS ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MORRIS ROAD?
MORRIS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MORRIS ROAD?
MORRIS ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is MORRIS ROAD and does age affect safety?
MORRIS ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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