US Bridges

CO 19 over Tallapoosa River

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · Approx. 1 MI S of Hyw 9 · Structure no. 017901

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 19 over Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 19 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 19
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationApprox. 1 MI S of Hyw 9
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58208, -85.59153
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2001)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 19 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 19 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 19 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO 19 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO 19 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.