US Bridges

Ky 3600 over Cumberland Parkway

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 8.64 Mi. East of I-65 · Structure no. 005B00111N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3600 over Cumberland Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 3600 over Cumberland Parkway in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 5,255 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,255 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKy 3600
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location8.64 Mi. East of I-65
RouteState Highway 3600
Coordinates36.9925, -85.98028
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,255 (2022)
Projected traffic5,255 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 3600 over Cumberland Parkway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3600 over Cumberland Parkway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 3600 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 5,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3600 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3600 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.