US Bridges

I-24 over Eddy Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · Ebl 2 MI SE of Ky 293 Op · Structure no. 072B00044R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
407 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Eddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Eddy Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11,310 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,024 by 2043. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesEddy Creek
LocationEbl 2 MI SE of Ky 293 Op
RouteInterstate 24
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03694, -88.00806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,310 (2023)
Projected traffic14,024 by 2043
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Eddy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over Eddy Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-24 over Eddy Creek carry?

About 11,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Eddy Creek?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Eddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.