US Bridges

I-24 over Sinking Fork Creek

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · Ebl .20 MI NW of Ky 272 O · Structure no. 024B00090R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,546
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Sinking Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Sinking Fork Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,546 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,317 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesSinking Fork Creek
LocationEbl .20 MI NW of Ky 272 O
RouteInterstate 24
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83361, -87.665
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,546 (2020)
Projected traffic14,317 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Sinking Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over Sinking Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does I-24 over Sinking Fork Creek carry?

About 11,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Sinking Fork Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Sinking Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.