US Bridges

KY-837 over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 100B00068N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-837 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-837 over Cumberland Parkway in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 212 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-837
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location2.5 MI S of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 837
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10028, -84.86222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2022)
Projected traffic212 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-837 over Cumberland Parkway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-837 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-837 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-837 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-837 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.