US Bridges

SR 46 over Tallapoosa River

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 7.5 MI E Heflin · Structure no. 015815

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
505 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,342 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,278 by 2043. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location7.5 MI E Heflin
RouteState Highway 46
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61693, -85.47415
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,342 (2023)
Projected traffic3,278 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 2,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.