US Bridges

KY-2014 over Cumberland River

GoodPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi.E JCT US 25E · Structure no. 007B00129N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
416 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2014 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-2014 over Cumberland River in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2043. The structure is 416 ft (126.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2014
CrossesCumberland River
Location1.6 Mi.E JCT US 25E
RouteState Highway 2014
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79222, -83.74306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length416 ft (126.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2023)
Projected traffic239 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-2014 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2014 over Cumberland River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2014 over Cumberland River carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2014 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 416 ft (126.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2014 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.