US Bridges

KY-987 over Cumberland Rvr @miracle

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · 2.7 Mi. NE of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 007B00109N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-987 over Cumberland Rvr @miracle is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-987 over Cumberland Rvr @miracle in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2041. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-987
CrossesCumberland Rvr @miracle
Location2.7 Mi. NE of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 987
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76111, -83.585
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2021)
Projected traffic453 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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-987 over Cumberland Rvr @miracle built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-987 over Cumberland Rvr @miracle 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-987 over Cumberland Rvr @miracle carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-987 over Cumberland Rvr @miracle?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-987 over Cumberland Rvr @miracle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.