I - 459 North over Shades Ck Relief

Fair Condition44 years old26,365 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Location.4 Mi. No. Shades Creek
CarriesI - 459 North
CrossesShades Ck Relief
Coordinates33.33578, -86.94025

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length306.1 ft (93.3 m)
Max Span34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area1212.9 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1982

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic26,365 (2024)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number012708

Nearby Bridges

I - 459 South over Shades Ck Relief 0.0 mi Fair I - 459 North over Shades Ck Relief 2 0.1 mi Fair I - 459 South over Shades Ck Relief 2 0.1 mi Fair Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck 0.3 mi Fair I - 459 South over Shades Ck 0.4 mi Fair I - 459 North over Shades Ck 0.4 mi Fair Greenwood DR over I - 459 0.5 mi Fair I - 459 South over Relief 0.7 mi Good I - 459 North over Relief Ditch 0.7 mi Good I - 459 South over Southern Rr 0.8 mi Fair