CR 18 over Tallapoosa River
GoodCleburne County, Alabama · CR 18 Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 020862
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 385 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 18 over Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 18 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2039. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 18 over Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 18 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 18 over Tallapoosa River carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 18 over Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 18 over Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.