I-24 over Perkins Creek
GoodMcCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl .27 MI SE of US60 Ntr · Structure no. 073B00107R
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,267
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-24 over Perkins Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-24 over Perkins Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,267 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,993 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-24 over Perkins Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I-24 over Perkins Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.
How much traffic does I-24 over Perkins Creek carry?
About 17,267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-24 over Perkins Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns I-24 over Perkins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.