US Bridges

Co. Rd. 82 over Tallapoosa River

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · (foster Br)west Fostxrds · Structure no. 011475

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
466 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 82 over Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 82 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.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2030. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 82
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location(foster Br)west Fostxrds
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4106, -85.5947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1990)
Projected traffic454 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 82 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. 82 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 82 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.