US Bridges

KY-272 over I 24

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 117 · Structure no. 024B00121N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-272 over I 24 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-272 over I 24 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 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 878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 878 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-272
CrossesI 24
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 117
RouteState Highway 272
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82917, -87.66056
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2022)
Projected traffic878 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-272 over I 24 built?

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

What condition is KY-272 over 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-272 over I 24 carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-272 over I 24?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-272 over I 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.