US Bridges

I-24 over Br- Little John Ck

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · .04 MI W. JCT Ky 95 · Structure no. 079B00136N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,716
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Br- Little John Ck is a concrete culvert carrying I-24 over Br- Little John Ck in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 32,716 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,567 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-24
CrossesBr- Little John Ck
Location.04 MI W. JCT Ky 95
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates36.98972, -88.35778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,716 (2021)
Projected traffic40,567 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Br- Little John Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over Br- Little John Ck 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I-24 over Br- Little John Ck carry?

About 32,716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Br- Little John Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Br- Little John Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.