Cleburne County Bridge Report Card
Cleburne County scores 85 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cleburne County, Alabama
Cleburne County has 163 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.7% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,758 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cleburne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 85/100 (B). The county has 163 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,758 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.7% | 13.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 514,032 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,758 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cleburne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co 10 over Knokes Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 725 | 1951 |
| Co 65 over Muscadine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1957 |
| Co 60 over Tallapoosa River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 220 | 1950 |
| Co 50 over Muscadine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 93 | 1967 |
| C0 94 over Terrapin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 65 | 1930 |
| Co 84 over Tallapoosa River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1951 |
| Bridge Street over Norfolk-southern Rr Syst | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1958 |
| Co 290 over Ut Muscadine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1954 |
| Co 290 over Tallapoosa River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1954 |
| C0 81 over Carr Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.