US Bridges

KY-994 over I-24

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Over I-24 @ MP 8.610 · Structure no. 073B00122N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,071
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-994 over I-24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-994 over I-24 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 5 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 4,071 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,071 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-994
CrossesI-24
LocationOver I-24 @ MP 8.610
RouteState Highway 994
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03528, -88.62778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,071 (2021)
Projected traffic4,071 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-994 over I-24 built?

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

What condition is KY-994 over I-24 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-994 over I-24 carry?

About 4,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-994 over I-24?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-994 over I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.