I - 459 South over Little Shades Creek

Fair Condition48 years old51,820 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
LocationI459 * Little Shades Ck
CarriesI - 459 South
CrossesLittle Shades Creek
Coordinates33.39829, -86.77759

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length345.1 ft (105.2 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Area2,630 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic51,820 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number011923

Nearby Bridges

I - 459 North over Little Shades Creek 0.0 mi Fair I - 65 To I - 459 over I - 65 I - 459 0.5 mi Fair Old Rocky Ridge RD over Little Shades Creek 0.5 mi Fair Loch Haven RD over Little Shades Ck 0.5 mi Good I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 And Ramps 0.5 mi Fair I - 65 North over I - 459 & Ramps 0.6 mi Fair I - 459 South over Ramps C*d 0.6 mi Fair I - 65 South over I 459 0.6 mi Fair I - 459 North over Ramp D 0.6 mi Fair I - 65 North over Rocky Ridge RD 0.6 mi Fair