Bingham Road over Cumberland River
PoorPosted for loadKnox County, Kentucky · .6 MI S-Old RR Lane · Structure no. 061C00035N
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 304 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bingham Road over Cumberland River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bingham Road over Cumberland River in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2026. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bingham Road over Cumberland River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bingham Road over Cumberland River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bingham Road over Cumberland River carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Bingham Road over Cumberland River?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bingham Road over Cumberland River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.