US Bridges

Gregory Road over I-24 @ Mp. 042.048

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of JCT Ky 93 · Structure no. 072B00040N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory Road over I-24 @ Mp. 042.048 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gregory Road over I-24 @ Mp. 042.048 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2026. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGregory Road
CrossesI-24 @ Mp. 042.048
Location1 MI W of JCT Ky 93
RouteCity Street 1047
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06917, -88.07778
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 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 traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic99 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gregory Road over I-24 @ Mp. 042.048 built?

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

What condition is Gregory Road over I-24 @ Mp. 042.048 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 Gregory Road over I-24 @ Mp. 042.048 carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Gregory Road over I-24 @ Mp. 042.048?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gregory Road over I-24 @ Mp. 042.048?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.