US Bridges

KY-2399 over Cumberland Parkway

FairPosted for load

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of Jct. W/Ky 80 · Structure no. 085B00047N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2399 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-2399 over Cumberland Parkway in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2399
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location0.5 MI N of Jct. W/Ky 80
RouteState Highway 2399
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01139, -85.57417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2022)
Projected traffic331 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2399 over Cumberland Parkway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2399 over Cumberland Parkway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2399 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2399 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2399 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.