US Bridges

KY-124 over I-24 @ MP 062.110

PoorPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1 MI SW of JCT Ky 276 · Structure no. 111B00050N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-124 over I-24 @ MP 062.110 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-124 over I-24 @ MP 062.110 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 762 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-124
CrossesI-24 @ MP 062.110
Location1 MI SW of JCT Ky 276
RouteState Highway 124
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91083, -87.78139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2022)
Projected traffic762 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-124 over I-24 @ MP 062.110 built?

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

What condition is KY-124 over I-24 @ MP 062.110 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-124 over I-24 @ MP 062.110 carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-124 over I-24 @ MP 062.110?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-124 over I-24 @ MP 062.110?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.