US Bridges

KY-295 over I 24 @ MP 40.720

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · .7 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 072B00038N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-295 over I 24 @ MP 40.720 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-295 over I 24 @ MP 40.720 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 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 918 vehicles a day, projected to reach 918 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-295
CrossesI 24 @ MP 40.720
Location.7 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 295
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07167, -88.10083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2021)
Projected traffic918 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-295 over I 24 @ MP 40.720 built?

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

What condition is KY-295 over I 24 @ MP 40.720 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-295 over I 24 @ MP 40.720 carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-295 over I 24 @ MP 40.720?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-295 over I 24 @ MP 40.720?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.