_cleb CO RD 71 over Tallapoosa River
FairPosted for loadCleburne County, Alabama · CO 71 Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 021603
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 192
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
_cleb CO RD 71 over Tallapoosa River is a steel truss - thru carrying _cleb CO RD 71 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was _cleb CO RD 71 over Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is _cleb CO RD 71 over Tallapoosa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does _cleb CO RD 71 over Tallapoosa River carry?
About 192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is _cleb CO RD 71 over Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns _cleb CO RD 71 over Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.