I-24 over Bee Br of Island Crk.
McCracken County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-24 over Bee Br of Island Crk. in McCracken County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 38,690 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 79 of the 200 inventoried bridges in McCracken County rated good (39.5%); 15 (7.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2021, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 34 ft |
| Location | .40 Mi East of Ky 1954 Op |
| NBI structure number | 073B00117N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2021 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McCracken County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-24 over Ohio River | 1974 | 33,107 | Fair |
| I 24 Nc over U.S. 45 | 1975 | 22,743 | Fair |
| I-24 over U.S. 45 | 1975 | 22,743 | Fair |
| I 24 Nc over P&l Rr-pool Rd-shdmn R | 1975 | 22,743 | Good |
| I-24 over P&l Rr-pool Rd- Shdmn R | 1975 | 22,743 | Fair |
| I 24 Nc over Island Creek | 1975 | 22,743 | Good |
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