US Bridges

KY-249 over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S of JCT US 31E · Structure no. 005B00065N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-249 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-249 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.

It carries about 2,826 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,826 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-249
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location1.2 MI S of JCT US 31E
RouteState Highway 249
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97389, -85.91056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,826 (2022)
Projected traffic2,826 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 KY-249 over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-249 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-249 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 2,826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-249 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-249 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.