US Bridges

CO RD 88 over Tallapoosa River FAS 18

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Lee Bridge · Structure no. 011479

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
481 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
212
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 88 over Tallapoosa River FAS 18 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 88 over Tallapoosa River FAS 18 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 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.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2030. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 88
CrossesTallapoosa River FAS 18
LocationLee Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4384, -85.6106
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (1990)
Projected traffic297 by 2030
Trucks21%
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 88 over Tallapoosa River FAS 18 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 88 over Tallapoosa River FAS 18 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 88 over Tallapoosa River FAS 18 carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 88 over Tallapoosa River FAS 18?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 88 over Tallapoosa River FAS 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.