US Bridges

I-24 over Bee Br of Island Crk.

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .40 MI East of Ky 1954 Op · Structure no. 073B00117N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,690
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Bee Br of Island Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying I-24 over Bee Br of Island Crk. 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 38,690 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,559 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesBee Br of Island Crk.
Location.40 MI East of Ky 1954 Op
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01278, -88.58556
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,690 (2023)
Projected traffic42,559 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bee Br of Island Crk. built?

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

What condition is I-24 over Bee Br of Island Crk. 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 Bee Br of Island Crk. carry?

About 38,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Bee Br of Island Crk.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-24 over Bee Br of Island Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.