US Bridges

Overton Accessrd over I - 459

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I459 * Overton Road · Structure no. 012499

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overton Accessrd over I - 459 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overton Accessrd over I - 459 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.7 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOverton Accessrd
CrossesI - 459
LocationI459 * Overton Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49171, -86.70641
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Overton Accessrd over I - 459 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overton Accessrd over I - 459 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Overton Accessrd over I - 459 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Overton Accessrd over I - 459?

The structure is 344 ft (104.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Overton Accessrd over I - 459?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.