US Bridges

Emerald Mt RD over Tallapoosa River

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · Emerald Mt Toll Road · Structure no. 016767

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,366
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Emerald Mt RD over Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerald Mt RD over Tallapoosa River in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,366 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,049 by 2044. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerald Mt RD
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationEmerald Mt Toll Road
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.433, -86.1249
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,366 (2024)
Projected traffic20,049 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerald Mt RD over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald Mt RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Emerald Mt RD over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 13,366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Emerald Mt RD over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald Mt RD over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).