US Bridges

CO 84 over Tallapoosa River

PoorPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR 84 Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 004077

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 84 over Tallapoosa River is a steel truss - thru carrying CO 84 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 84
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationCR 84 Tallapoosa River
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61682, -85.55516
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$756,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 84 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 84 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 84 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CO 84 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO 84 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.