I-24 over Dry Fork Creek
FairLyon County, Kentucky · Ebl 2 MI NW of KY139 Ntrc · Structure no. 072B00048R
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,310
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-24 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Dry Fork Creek 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 11,310 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,024 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-24 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-24 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 11,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-24 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-24 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.