US Bridges

I-24 over Ky. 450 (oaks Road)

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl 3.5 MI W-Us 68 Ntrch · Structure no. 073B00119R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Ky. 450 (oaks Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Ky. 450 (oaks Road) 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 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesKy. 450 (oaks Road)
LocationEbl 3.5 MI W-Us 68 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00778, -88.56472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$943,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Ky. 450 (oaks Road) built?

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

What condition is I-24 over Ky. 450 (oaks Road) 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does I-24 over Ky. 450 (oaks Road) carry?

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

How long is I-24 over Ky. 450 (oaks Road)?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Ky. 450 (oaks Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.