US Bridges

KY-6008 over I-24 @ Mp. 035.289

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 072B00032N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6008 over I-24 @ Mp. 035.289 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-6008 over I-24 @ Mp. 035.289 in Lyon 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 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6008
CrossesI-24 @ Mp. 035.289
Location2.5 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 6008
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06333, -88.19333
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-6008 over I-24 @ Mp. 035.289 built?

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

What condition is KY-6008 over I-24 @ Mp. 035.289 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-6008 over I-24 @ Mp. 035.289 carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-6008 over I-24 @ Mp. 035.289?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6008 over I-24 @ Mp. 035.289?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.