US Bridges

KY-6051 over I-24 @.Mp. 060.499

GoodPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI NW of Ky 124 · Structure no. 111B00049N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6051 over I-24 @.Mp. 060.499 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-6051 over I-24 @.Mp. 060.499 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-6051
CrossesI-24 @.Mp. 060.499
Location1.6 MI NW of Ky 124
RouteState Highway 6051
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92472, -87.80472
Functional classRural Local

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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic265 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-6051 over I-24 @.Mp. 060.499 built?

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

What condition is KY-6051 over I-24 @.Mp. 060.499 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 KY-6051 over I-24 @.Mp. 060.499 carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-6051 over I-24 @.Mp. 060.499?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6051 over I-24 @.Mp. 060.499?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.