US Bridges

I-24 over P&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl 3 MI SE of US45 Ntrch · Structure no. 073B00114R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over P&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over P&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R 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 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.

It carries about 22,743 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,017 by 2043. The structure is 458 ft (139.5 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
CrossesP&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R
LocationEbl 3 MI SE of US45 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02472, -88.61056
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length458 ft (139.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,743 (2023)
Projected traffic25,017 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over P&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R built?

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

What condition is I-24 over P&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R 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 over P&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R carry?

About 22,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over P&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R?

The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over P&l Rr-Pool Rd- Shdmn R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.