US Bridges

KY-2012 over Cumberland River @ Tejay

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI Sou. of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 007B00105N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2012 over Cumberland River @ Tejay is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2012 over Cumberland River @ Tejay in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 559 by 2043. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2012
CrossesCumberland River @ Tejay
Location1.4 MI Sou. of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 2012
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76417, -83.56278
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2023)
Projected traffic559 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2012 over Cumberland River @ Tejay built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2012 over Cumberland River @ Tejay 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2012 over Cumberland River @ Tejay carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2012 over Cumberland River @ Tejay?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2012 over Cumberland River @ Tejay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.