US Bridges

Ky 63 over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.25 MI S of JCT US 31E · Structure no. 005B00064N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 63 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 63 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 5 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 1,984 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 63
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location1.25 MI S of JCT US 31E
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97861, -85.89944
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,984 (2021)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 63 over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is Ky 63 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 63 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 1,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 63 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 63 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.