US Bridges

KY-1042 over I 24

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 079B00081N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1042 over I 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1042 over I 24 in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 838 vehicles a day, projected to reach 838 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1042
CrossesI 24
Location1 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1042
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99361, -88.46694
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2023)
Projected traffic838 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1042 over I 24 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1042 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1042 over I 24 carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1042 over I 24?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1042 over I 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.