Pocohantas RD over I - 459
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Pocohantas RD * I459 · Structure no. 012701
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pocohantas RD over I - 459 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pocohantas RD over I - 459 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pocohantas RD over I - 459 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pocohantas RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pocohantas RD over I - 459 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pocohantas RD over I - 459?
The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Pocohantas RD over I - 459?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.