US Bridges

I - 459 South over Preserve Parkway

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I459* Sulphur Springs RD · Structure no. 012295

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 459 South over Preserve Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 South over Preserve Parkway in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 34,985 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,236 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 459 South
CrossesPreserve Parkway
LocationI459* Sulphur Springs RD
RouteInterstate 459
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3606, -86.8479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,985 (2024)
Projected traffic44,236 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 459 South over Preserve Parkway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 459 South over Preserve Parkway 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 I - 459 South over Preserve Parkway carry?

About 34,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I - 459 South over Preserve Parkway?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I - 459 South over Preserve Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.