US Bridges

I459 over Stream

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · At Derby Prkwy · Structure no. 012100

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I459 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I459 over Stream in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 46 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 57,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,515 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI459
CrossesStream
LocationAt Derby Prkwy
RouteInterstate 459
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5728, -86.63667
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,350 (2024)
Projected traffic72,515 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I459 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I459 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I459 over Stream carry?

About 57,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I459 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I459 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.