US-68 over Cumberland Parkway
GoodMetcalfe County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of JCT KY-1243 · Structure no. 085B00060N
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,409
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Cumberland Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68 over Cumberland Parkway in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Cumberland Parkway built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Cumberland Parkway 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does US-68 over Cumberland Parkway carry?
About 2,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Cumberland Parkway?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Cumberland Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.