US Bridges

Lecta-Salem RD over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 005B00083N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lecta-Salem RD over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lecta-Salem RD 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 934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 934 by 2036. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLecta-Salem RD
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location1 MI S of JCT US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1005
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99583, -85.86306
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2016)
Projected traffic934 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lecta-Salem RD over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is Lecta-Salem RD 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 Lecta-Salem RD over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lecta-Salem RD over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lecta-Salem RD over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.