US Bridges

I 24 Nc over Ky 1954 (husband Rd)

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Wbl 4.5 MI Se-Us 45 Ntrch · Structure no. 073B00116L

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 24 Nc over Ky 1954 (husband Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 Nc over Ky 1954 (husband Rd) 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 6 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 19,345 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,280 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 24 Nc
CrossesKy 1954 (husband Rd)
LocationWbl 4.5 MI Se-Us 45 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates37.01444, -88.59222
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,345 (2023)
Projected traffic21,280 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 24 Nc over Ky 1954 (husband Rd) built?

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

What condition is I 24 Nc over Ky 1954 (husband Rd) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 24 Nc over Ky 1954 (husband Rd) carry?

About 19,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 24 Nc over Ky 1954 (husband Rd)?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 24 Nc over Ky 1954 (husband Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.