US Bridges

US-119 over Cumberland River

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .02 MI E. JCT US 25E · Structure no. 007B00144N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
664 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,435
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US-119 over Cumberland River in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,435 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,435 by 2043. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-119
CrossesCumberland River
Location.02 MI E. JCT US 25E
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7475, -83.69222
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,435 (2023)
Projected traffic7,435 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-119 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-119 over Cumberland River carry?

About 7,435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.