US Bridges

Cumbee RD over Lower Branch

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .6 MI West- Ky 507 · Structure no. 024C00122N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumbee RD over Lower Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cumbee RD over Lower Branch in Christian 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 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCumbee RD
CrossesLower Branch
Location.6 MI West- Ky 507
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89944, -87.40556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2009)
Projected traffic175 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cumbee RD over Lower Branch built?

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

What condition is Cumbee RD over Lower Branch 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Cumbee RD over Lower Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cumbee RD over Lower Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cumbee RD over Lower Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.