US Bridges

I-24 over Buckner Lane

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.0 MI SE of US60 Ntr · Structure no. 073B00111R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,267
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Buckner Lane is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Buckner Lane in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 121 ft (36.9 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
CrossesBuckner Lane
LocationEbl 1.0 MI SE of US60 Ntr
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06444, -88.66611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$653,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Buckner Lane built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over Buckner Lane 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 Buckner Lane carry?

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

How long is I-24 over Buckner Lane?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Buckner Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.