US Bridges

Co. Rd. 26 over Tallapoosa River

GoodPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · (malone Br.) · Structure no. 008712

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
598 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 26 over Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 26 over Tallapoosa River in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2030. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 26
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location(malone Br.)
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1971, -85.577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1990)
Projected traffic378 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 26 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 26 over Tallapoosa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 26 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 26 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 26 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.