I - 459 South over Shades Ck
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I459 * Shades Ck · Structure no. 012705
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 432 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,365
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 459 South over Shades Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 South over Shades Ck 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 26,365 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,336 by 2044. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 459 South over Shades Ck built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 459 South over Shades 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I - 459 South over Shades Ck carry?
About 26,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I - 459 South over Shades Ck?
The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I - 459 South over Shades Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.