US Bridges

West Cumberland Av over Stoney Fork

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 441 · Structure no. 007B00096N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
943
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cumberland Av over Stoney Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying West Cumberland Av over Stoney Fork 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 5 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Cumberland Av
CrossesStoney Fork
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 441
RouteState Highway 74
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.61472, -83.76472
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2022)
Projected traffic943 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 Stoney Fork built?

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

What condition is West Cumberland Av over Stoney Fork 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 Stoney Fork carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is West Cumberland Av over Stoney Fork?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Cumberland Av over Stoney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.