I - 459 South over Patton Ck
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 459 * Patton Ck · Structure no. 012297
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 616 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,985
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 459 South over Patton Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 South over Patton Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 459 South over Patton Ck built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I - 459 South over Patton Ck 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I - 459 South over Patton Ck carry?
About 34,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I - 459 South over Patton Ck?
The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I - 459 South over Patton Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.