US Bridges

I-24 over Cypress Creek Canal

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.0 MI East of US62 O · Structure no. 079B00115R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Cypress Creek Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Cypress Creek Canal 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 17,539 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,748 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesCypress Creek Canal
LocationEbl 1.0 MI East of US62 O
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01333, -88.3125
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,539 (2023)
Projected traffic21,748 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Cypress Creek Canal built?

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

What condition is I-24 over Cypress Creek Canal 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-24 over Cypress Creek Canal carry?

About 17,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Cypress Creek Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Cypress Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.