US Bridges

Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over US 31-E

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · W.B.L. Ovr US 31E Ntrch · Structure no. 005B00071L

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over US 31-E is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over US 31-E 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 6,848 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,669 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLouie B Nunn-Cumbe
CrossesUS 31-E
LocationW.B.L. Ovr US 31E Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9008
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97806, -85.93472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,848 (2022)
Projected traffic7,669 by 2042
Trucks28%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over US 31-E built?

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

What condition is Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over US 31-E 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 Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over US 31-E carry?

About 6,848 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over US 31-E?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Louie B Nunn-Cumbe over US 31-E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.