US Bridges

Finley Owens RD over Cumberland Parkway

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI East of Russell Cl · Structure no. 100B00070N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finley Owens RD over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Finley Owens RD over Cumberland Parkway in Pulaski 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFinley Owens RD
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location1.7 MI East of Russell Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1757
Coordinates37.0925, -84.87806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Finley Owens RD over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is Finley Owens RD 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 Finley Owens RD over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Finley Owens RD over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Finley Owens RD over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.