US 68 Nc over I-24
FairMcCracken County, Kentucky · Wbl 1 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 073B00060L
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,019
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 68 Nc over I-24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 Nc over I-24 in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,019 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,019 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 68 Nc over I-24 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 68 Nc over I-24 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 68 Nc over I-24 carry?
About 4,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 68 Nc over I-24?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 68 Nc over I-24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.