US Bridges

Pembroke Road over I 24

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 024B00131N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,444
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pembroke Road over I 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pembroke Road over I 24 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 3,444 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2038. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPembroke Road
CrossesI 24
Location1 MI S of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 115
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68194, -87.40444
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,444 (2018)
Projected traffic3,444 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pembroke Road over I 24 built?

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

What condition is Pembroke Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pembroke Road over I 24 carry?

About 3,444 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pembroke Road over I 24?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pembroke Road over I 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.