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KY-1530 over Cumberland River

Good

Knox County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi.W JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 061B00094N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1530 over Cumberland River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1530 over Cumberland River in Knox 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.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2043. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1530
CrossesCumberland River
Location1.3 Mi.W JCT Ky 11
RouteState Highway 1530
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7975, -83.96083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2023)
Projected traffic488 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1530 over Cumberland River built?

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

What condition is KY-1530 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1530 over Cumberland River carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1530 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1530 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.