US Bridges

KY-1881 over I 24

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of Tenn. St.Ln. · Structure no. 024B00134N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1881 over I 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1881 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 301 by 2038. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1881
CrossesI 24
Location.2 MI N of Tenn. St.Ln.
RouteState Highway 1881
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64528, -87.34389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic301 by 2038
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 KY-1881 over I 24 built?

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

What condition is KY-1881 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 KY-1881 over I 24 carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1881 over I 24?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1881 over I 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.