US Bridges

KY-2015 over Cumberland River

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor of JCT US 25E · Structure no. 007B00119N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2015 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2015 over Cumberland River in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,580 by 2041. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2015
CrossesCumberland River
Location.05 MI Nor of JCT US 25E
RouteState Highway 2015
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76472, -83.70667
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 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2021)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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-2015 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2015 over Cumberland River 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2015 over Cumberland River carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2015 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2015 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.