US Bridges

I-24 over Old L & N RR Bed

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl Ovr Old L&n Bed@ MP.1 · Structure no. 073B00118R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Old L & N RR Bed is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Old L & N RR Bed 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 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesOld L & N RR Bed
LocationEbl Ovr Old L&n Bed@ MP.1
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01056, -88.57583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 Old L & N RR Bed built?

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

What condition is I-24 over Old L & N RR Bed 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-24 over Old L & N RR Bed carry?

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

How long is I-24 over Old L & N RR Bed?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Old L & N RR Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.