US Bridges

KY-787 over I-24

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .6 MI N of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 073B00064N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-787 over I-24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-787 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-787
CrossesI-24
Location.6 MI N of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 787
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.995, -88.49306
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2020)
Projected traffic287 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-787 over I-24 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-787 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 KY-787 over I-24 carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-787 over I-24?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-787 over I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.