US Bridges

KY-255 over Cumberland Parkway

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · .9 MI N of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 005B00078N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-255 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-255 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 987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-255
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location.9 MI N of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 255
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03778, -86.06028
Functional classRural Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2022)
Projected traffic987 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-255 over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-255 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-255 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-255 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-255 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.