US Bridges

KY-90 over Cumberland Parkway

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI East of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 005B00063N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,128
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-90 over Cumberland Parkway in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,128 by 2038. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location1.2 MI East of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98333, -85.89472
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,128 (2018)
Projected traffic9,128 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-90 over Cumberland Parkway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 9,128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.