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KY-276 over Westbound Lanes I-24

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 017B00086N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-276 over Westbound Lanes I-24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-276 over Westbound Lanes I-24 in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 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 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-276
CrossesWestbound Lanes I-24
Location1.5 MI E of JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 276
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95694, -87.85083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2021)
Projected traffic362 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-276 over Westbound Lanes I-24 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-276 over Westbound Lanes I-24 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-276 over Westbound Lanes I-24 carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-276 over Westbound Lanes I-24?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-276 over Westbound Lanes I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.