US Bridges

Al 229 over Tallapoosa River

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · Macon / Elmore Line · Structure no. 018579

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 229 over Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 229 over Tallapoosa River in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,046 by 2033. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 229
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationMacon / Elmore Line
RouteState Highway 229
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44892, -85.89811
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,140 (2013)
Projected traffic9,046 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 229 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 229 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 229 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 7,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 229 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 229 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.