US Bridges

Greenwood DR over I - 459

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Greenwood DR * I459 · Structure no. 012908

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood DR over I - 459 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood DR over I - 459 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood DR
CrossesI - 459
LocationGreenwood DR * I459
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33682, -86.93087
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2025)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood DR over I - 459 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood DR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Greenwood DR over I - 459 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood DR over I - 459?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood DR over I - 459?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.