US Bridges

CO RD 51 over Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · (greens Br)n Woodland · Structure no. 011415

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 51 over Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 51 over Tallapoosa River in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 51
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location(greens Br)n Woodland
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.404, -85.3969
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1990)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 51 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 51 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 51 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 51 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 51 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.