US Bridges

Providence Church over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · Via Crs 2.5 MI Se-Ky 80 · Structure no. 001B00070N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Church over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Providence Church over Cumberland Parkway in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidence Church
CrossesCumberland Parkway
LocationVia Crs 2.5 MI Se-Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1160
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05361, -85.16389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic95 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence Church over Cumberland Parkway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence Church over Cumberland Parkway 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Providence Church over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Providence Church over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Providence Church over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.