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SR1/US431 over Tallapoosa River

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT Al 9 · Structure no. 010533

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
567 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,653
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US431 over Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/US431 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 5,653 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,914 by 2042. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1/US431
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location1 MI S JCT Al 9
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50883, -85.62385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length567 ft (172.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,653 (2022)
Projected traffic7,914 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/US431 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/US431 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1/US431 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 5,653 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR1/US431 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/US431 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.