CO 290 over Tallapoosa River
PoorClosed to trafficCleburne County, Alabama · CR 290 Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 004943
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2018
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 216 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 290 over Tallapoosa River is a steel truss - thru carrying CO 290 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 290 over Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 290 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 2018.
How much traffic does CO 290 over Tallapoosa River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is CO 290 over Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CO 290 over Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.