US Bridges

CR 863 over Tallapoosa River

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR 863 Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 021775

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 863 over Tallapoosa River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 863 over Tallapoosa River in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 863
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationCR 863 Tallapoosa River
RouteCounty Highway 863
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60799, -85.57743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$605,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 863 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 863 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 CR 863 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 863 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 863 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.