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KY-6049 over I-24 @ M.P.59.247

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 2 MI N of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 111B00047N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6049 over I-24 @ M.P.59.247 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-6049 over I-24 @ M.P.59.247 in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2043. The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6049
CrossesI-24 @ M.P.59.247
Location2 MI N of JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 6049
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93611, -87.8225
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-6049 over I-24 @ M.P.59.247 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-6049 over I-24 @ M.P.59.247 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-6049 over I-24 @ M.P.59.247 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-6049 over I-24 @ M.P.59.247?

The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6049 over I-24 @ M.P.59.247?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.