US Bridges

C0 49 over Tallapoosa River

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR49 * Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 018162

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 49 over Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C0 49 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesC0 49
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationCR49 * Tallapoosa River
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70044, -85.38007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic475 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 49 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 49 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 C0 49 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C0 49 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C0 49 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.