US Bridges

I-24-10 Nc over Cumberland River

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · Wbl over Cumberland River · Structure no. 070B00063L

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,731 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24-10 Nc over Cumberland River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-24-10 Nc over Cumberland River in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,469 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,421 by 2043. The structure is 1,731 ft (527.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24-10 Nc
CrossesCumberland River
LocationWbl over Cumberland River
RouteInterstate 24
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06, -88.21889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,731 ft (527.6 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,469 (2023)
Projected traffic20,421 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24-10 Nc over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24-10 Nc over Cumberland 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-24-10 Nc over Cumberland River carry?

About 16,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-24-10 Nc over Cumberland River?

The structure is 1,731 ft (527.6 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-24-10 Nc over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.