US Bridges

Al 50 over Tallapoosa River

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 2.4 Mi.E.Of Al 229 · Structure no. 012800

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
697 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 50 over Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 50 over Tallapoosa River in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,284 by 2033. The structure is 697 ft (212.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 50
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location2.4 Mi.E.Of Al 229
RouteState Highway 50
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67581, -85.90997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length697 ft (212.4 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2013)
Projected traffic1,284 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 50 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 50 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 50 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 50 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 697 ft (212.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al 50 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.