US Bridges

I - 459 over Stream

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S Old US 11 · Structure no. 011922

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 459 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I - 459 over Stream in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,428 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 459
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI S Old US 11
RouteInterstate 459
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33749, -87.01196
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2024)
Projected traffic59,428 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 459 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 459 over Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I - 459 over Stream carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I - 459 over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I - 459 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.