US Bridges

KY-72 over CSX RR & Cumberland Rive

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · @ JCT US 119-.15 Mi. · Structure no. 007B00120N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-72 over CSX RR & Cumberland Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-72 over CSX RR & Cumberland Rive in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2041. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-72
CrossesCSX RR & Cumberland Rive
Location@ JCT US 119-.15 Mi.
RouteState Highway 72
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79417, -83.525
Functional classRural Minor 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2021)
Projected traffic882 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 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-72 over CSX RR & Cumberland Rive built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-72 over CSX RR & Cumberland Rive 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-72 over CSX RR & Cumberland Rive carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-72 over CSX RR & Cumberland Rive?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-72 over CSX RR & Cumberland Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.