US Bridges

I 24 Nc over US 60

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI S of Ky 305 Ntrch · Structure no. 073B00105L

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,267
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 24 Nc over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 Nc over US 60 in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 17,267 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,993 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 24 Nc
CrossesUS 60
Location1.4 MI S of Ky 305 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07833, -88.68083
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,267 (2021)
Projected traffic18,993 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 24 Nc over US 60 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 24 Nc over US 60 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 24 Nc over US 60 carry?

About 17,267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 24 Nc over US 60?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 24 Nc over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.