US Bridges

I-24 over Ky 117

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 3 MI SE of Trigg Co.Ln. · Structure no. 024B00122R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Ky 117 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Ky 117 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 11,383 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,114 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesKy 117
Location3 MI SE of Trigg Co.Ln.
RouteInterstate 24
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81583, -87.63389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,383 (2023)
Projected traffic14,114 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$971,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Ky 117 built?

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

What condition is I-24 over Ky 117 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 I-24 over Ky 117 carry?

About 11,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Ky 117?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Ky 117?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.