US Bridges

I 24 Non Cardinal over KY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · Wbl .50 West of Tenn Rv B · Structure no. 079B00117L

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

About this bridge

I 24 Non Cardinal over KY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 Non Cardinal over KY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,539 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,748 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 24 Non Cardinal
CrossesKY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY
LocationWbl .50 West of Tenn Rv B
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates37.01889, -88.29417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 24 Non Cardinal over KY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY built?

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

What condition is I 24 Non Cardinal over KY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 24 Non Cardinal over KY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY carry?

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

How long is I 24 Non Cardinal over KY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 24 Non Cardinal over KY-282/GILBERTSVILLE HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.