US Bridges

Germanys Ferry RD over Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.5 M N of CO RD 404 · Structure no. 007510

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
806 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germanys Ferry RD over Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germanys Ferry RD over Tallapoosa River in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 806 ft (245.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesGermanys Ferry RD
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location0.5 M N of CO RD 404
RouteCounty Highway 532
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96515, -85.64786
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length806 ft (245.7 m)
Longest span464 ft (141.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germanys Ferry RD over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germanys Ferry RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Germanys Ferry RD over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Germanys Ferry RD over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 806 ft (245.7 m) long with a longest span of 464 ft (141.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Germanys Ferry RD over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.