I - 459 South over Karl Daly Road
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I459 * Karl Daly Road · Structure no. 012914
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,915
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 459 South over Karl Daly Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 South over Karl Daly Road 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 37,915 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,940 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 459 South over Karl Daly Road built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 459 South over Karl Daly Road 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 I - 459 South over Karl Daly Road carry?
About 37,915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I - 459 South over Karl Daly Road?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns I - 459 South over Karl Daly Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.