US Bridges

CO 60 over Tallapoosa River

PoorPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR 60 Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 003924

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 60 over Tallapoosa River is a steel truss - thru carrying CO 60 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 60
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationCR 60 Tallapoosa River
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63194, -85.42683
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2005)
Projected traffic825 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$564,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 60 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 60 over Tallapoosa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CO 60 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 60 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO 60 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.