US Bridges

KY-2993 over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .641 MI N of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 100B00072N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2993 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-2993 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 424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2993
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location.641 MI N of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 2993
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0975, -84.77361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length233 ft (71 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 traffic424 (2023)
Projected traffic424 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-2993 over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-2993 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2993 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2993 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2993 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.