I-24 over Clarks River
GoodMcCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl .60 East of Ky 450 Op · Structure no. 073B00120R
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 486 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,345
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-24 over Clarks River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Clarks River 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 19,345 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,280 by 2043. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-24 over Clarks River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-24 over Clarks River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-24 over Clarks River carry?
About 19,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-24 over Clarks River?
The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-24 over Clarks River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.