US Bridges

Co. Rd. 82 over Little Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · (meadows)west Hawk FAS 5 · Structure no. 006681

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 82 over Little Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 82 over Little Tallapoosa River in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2030. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 82
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
Location(meadows)west Hawk FAS 5
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4375, -85.3992
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1991)
Projected traffic322 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 82 over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 82 over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 82 over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 82 over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 82 over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.