US Bridges

KY-1042 over I 24 WB

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 079B00149N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1042 over I 24 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1042 over I 24 WB 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 838 vehicles a day, projected to reach 838 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1042
CrossesI 24 WB
Location1 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1042
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99444, -88.46694
Functional classRural Local

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2023)
Projected traffic838 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-1042 over I 24 WB built?

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

What condition is KY-1042 over I 24 WB 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 KY-1042 over I 24 WB carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1042 over I 24 WB?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1042 over I 24 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.