CO 36 over Tallapoosa River
GoodCleburne County, Alabama · CO 36 Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 015286
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 36 over Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 36 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 36 over Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 36 over Tallapoosa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does CO 36 over Tallapoosa River carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO 36 over Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO 36 over Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.