US Bridges

West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek By-Pass Can

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .02 MI W of JCT Ky 1599 · Structure no. 007B00095N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek By-Pass Can is a concrete tee beam carrying West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek By-Pass Can in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,387 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,387 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Cumberland Av
CrossesYellow Creek By-Pass Can
Location.02 MI W of JCT Ky 1599
RouteState Highway 74
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60667, -83.74667
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 protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,387 (2022)
Projected traffic5,387 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 By-Pass Can built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek By-Pass Can 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 By-Pass Can carry?

About 5,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek By-Pass Can?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Cumberland Av over Yellow Creek By-Pass Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.