US Bridges

I 24 Non Cardinal over Ackson Purchase Parkway

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · Wbl 1.7 MI Sw-Us 62 Ntrch · Structure no. 079B00114L

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,184
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 24 Non Cardinal over Ackson Purchase Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 Non Cardinal over Ackson Purchase Parkway in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 17,184 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,308 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 24 Non Cardinal
CrossesAckson Purchase Parkway
LocationWbl 1.7 MI Sw-Us 62 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99083, -88.34722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,184 (2015)
Projected traffic21,308 by 2035
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 24 Non Cardinal over Ackson Purchase Parkway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 24 Non Cardinal over Ackson Purchase Parkway 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 I 24 Non Cardinal over Ackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 17,184 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 24 Non Cardinal over Ackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 24 Non Cardinal over Ackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.