US Bridges

I-24 over US 41A

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · Wbl US41A Interchange · Structure no. 024B00129L

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over US 41A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over US 41A in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 19,186 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,791 by 2043. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesUS 41A
LocationWbl US41A Interchange
RouteInterstate 24
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70306, -87.455
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,186 (2023)
Projected traffic23,791 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over US 41A built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over US 41A 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 US 41A carry?

About 19,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over US 41A?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over US 41A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.