US Bridges

I-24 over Trw Railroad

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Trigg County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.1 MI E of US 68 Op · Structure no. 111B00027R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,546
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Trw Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Trw Railroad in Trigg 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 11,546 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,317 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 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
CrossesTrw Railroad
LocationEbl 1.1 MI E of US 68 Op
RouteInterstate 24
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87194, -87.71778
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,546 (2020)
Projected traffic14,317 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Trw Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-24 over Trw Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-24 over Trw Railroad carry?

About 11,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Trw Railroad?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Trw Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.