US Bridges

US-25E over Old 25E & Cumberland Riv

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .21 MI S- Knox CO Line · Structure no. 007B00131R

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,025 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25E over Old 25E & Cumberland Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25E over Old 25E & Cumberland Riv in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,298 by 2043. The structure is 1,025 ft (312.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-25E
CrossesOld 25E & Cumberland Riv
Location.21 MI S- Knox CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.80028, -83.75472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,025 ft (312.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,298 (2023)
Projected traffic5,298 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-25E over Old 25E & Cumberland Riv built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25E over Old 25E & Cumberland Riv 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 US-25E over Old 25E & Cumberland Riv carry?

About 5,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-25E over Old 25E & Cumberland Riv?

The structure is 1,025 ft (312.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-25E over Old 25E & Cumberland Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.