US Bridges

West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .20 MI E of JCT Ky 2402 · Structure no. 007B00086N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,711 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,711 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Cumberland Av
CrossesYellow Creek
Location.20 MI E of JCT Ky 2402
RouteState Highway 74
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60694, -83.71806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,711 (2022)
Projected traffic8,711 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Cumberland Av over 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 West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek carry?

About 8,711 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.