US Bridges

KY-6027 over I-24 @ Elmdale Road

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McCracken County, Kentucky · .50 MI East of US 45 Ntrc · Structure no. 073B00113N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6027 over I-24 @ Elmdale Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-6027 over I-24 @ Elmdale Road 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 2,191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,191 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6027
CrossesI-24 @ Elmdale Road
Location.50 MI East of US 45 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 6027
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04583, -88.64611
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,191 (2023)
Projected traffic2,191 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-6027 over I-24 @ Elmdale Road built?

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

What condition is KY-6027 over I-24 @ Elmdale Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-6027 over I-24 @ Elmdale Road carry?

About 2,191 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-6027 over I-24 @ Elmdale Road?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6027 over I-24 @ Elmdale Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.