US Bridges

I-24 over Island Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.7 MI E. of Ky 994 O · Structure no. 073B00115R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Island Creek 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 22,743 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,017 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesIsland Creek
LocationEbl 1.7 MI E. of Ky 994 O
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01972, -88.60333
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Island Creek built?

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

What condition is I-24 over Island 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 Island Creek carry?

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

How long is I-24 over Island Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.