I - 459 over Drainage Ditch
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 459 * CO RD 18 · Structure no. 012699
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 459 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I - 459 over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 52,730 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,673 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 459 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 459 over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I - 459 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 52,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I - 459 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I - 459 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.