US Bridges

Carter RD over I 24

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 1881 · Structure no. 024B00133N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter RD over I 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter RD 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 5 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2030. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter RD
CrossesI 24
Location1.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 1881
RouteCounty Highway 1188
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65472, -87.36611
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2010)
Projected traffic84 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Carter RD over I 24 built?

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

What condition is Carter RD 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 Carter RD over I 24 carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Carter RD over I 24?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carter RD over I 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.