US Bridges

CO 482 over Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR 482 Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 004681

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 482 over Tallapoosa River is a steel truss - thru carrying CO 482 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 482
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationCR 482 Tallapoosa River
RouteCounty Highway 482
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61986, -85.44966
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$712,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 482 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 482 over Tallapoosa River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO 482 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CO 482 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO 482 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.