US Bridges

KY-1610 over I 24

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 079B00092N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
689
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1610 over I 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1610 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 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 689 vehicles a day, projected to reach 689 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1610
CrossesI 24
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1610
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99222, -88.42972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2021)
Projected traffic689 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1610 over I 24 built?

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

What condition is KY-1610 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-1610 over I 24 carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1610 over I 24?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1610 over I 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.