US Bridges

KY-6020 over I-24 @ Mp. 050.701

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of JCT Ky 93 · Structure no. 072B00046N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6020 over I-24 @ Mp. 050.701 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-6020 over I-24 @ Mp. 050.701 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6020
CrossesI-24 @ Mp. 050.701
Location.5 MI N of JCT Ky 93
RouteState Highway 6020
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99722, -87.95583
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 KY-6020 over I-24 @ Mp. 050.701 built?

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

What condition is KY-6020 over I-24 @ Mp. 050.701 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 KY-6020 over I-24 @ Mp. 050.701 carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-6020 over I-24 @ Mp. 050.701?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6020 over I-24 @ Mp. 050.701?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.