US Bridges

Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over I 65

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Barren County, Kentucky · Wbl over I-65 Interchange · Structure no. 005B00067L

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,832
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over I 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over I 65 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,832 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,832 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLouie B Nunn-Cumbe
CrossesI 65
LocationWbl over I-65 Interchange
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05833, -86.11194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,832 (2023)
Projected traffic6,832 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$955,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over I 65 built?

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

What condition is Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over I 65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over I 65 carry?

About 6,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over I 65?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over I 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.