US Bridges

I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI East of Caldwell C · Structure no. 111B00048R

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,822
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek 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 5 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 12,822 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,899 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location2.3 MI East of Caldwell C
RouteInterstate 24
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92639, -87.8075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,822 (2023)
Projected traffic15,899 by 2043
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek 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 I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 12,822 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.