I-24 over West Fork Red River
FairChristian County, Kentucky · Ebl 2.0 MI NW of Tenn ST · Structure no. 024B00132R
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,078
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-24 over West Fork Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over West Fork Red River 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 19,078 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,656 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-24 over West Fork Red River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-24 over West Fork Red River 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 I-24 over West Fork Red River carry?
About 19,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-24 over West Fork Red River?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-24 over West Fork Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.