US Bridges

East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .15 MI West of JCT US 25E · Structure no. 007B00084N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,768
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 14,768 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,768 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Cumberland Av
CrossesLittle Yellow Creek
Location.15 MI West of JCT US 25E
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates36.60806, -83.70333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,768 (2023)
Projected traffic14,768 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek carry?

About 14,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.