I - 459 South over Southern Rr

Fair Condition43 years old69,067 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
LocationI459 South * Sou Rr
CarriesI - 459 South
CrossesSouthern Rr
Coordinates33.33758, -86.92610

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length461.3 ft (140.6 m)
Max Span129.9 ft (39.6 m)
Deck Width53.5 ft (16.3 m)
Deck Area2291.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1983

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic69,067 (2025)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number012909

Nearby Bridges

I - 459 North over Sou Rr 0.0 mi Fair I459 over Stream 0.1 mi Good Greenwood DR over I - 459 0.3 mi Fair I - 459 South over Co RD 52 0.3 mi Fair I - 459 North over Co RD 52 0.3 mi Fair I - 459 South over Shades Ck Relief 2 0.7 mi Fair I - 459 North over Shades Ck Relief 2 0.7 mi Fair I - 459 South over Shades Ck Relief 0.8 mi Fair I - 459 North over Shades Ck Relief 0.8 mi Fair Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck 0.9 mi Fair