US Bridges

I459 over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile No Sou RR · Structure no. 012910

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I459 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I459 over Stream 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,785 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI459
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mile No Sou RR
RouteInterstate 459
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33801, -86.92384
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,400 (2024)
Projected traffic68,785 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I459 over Stream built?

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

What condition is I459 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I459 over Stream carry?

About 54,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I459 over Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I459 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.