US Bridges

South 24th St. over Br. of Island Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · 150 N of Center St. · Structure no. 073C00086N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 24th St. over Br. of Island Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying South 24th St. over Br. of Island Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth 24th St.
CrossesBr. of Island Creek
Location150 N of Center St.
RouteCity Street 1316
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06472, -88.62167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South 24th St. over Br. of Island Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 24th St. over Br. of Island Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does South 24th St. over Br. of Island Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South 24th St. over Br. of Island Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South 24th St. over Br. of Island Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.