US Bridges

Piney Grove RD over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI N&e of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 100B00073N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Grove RD over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Piney Grove RD 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2039. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPiney Grove RD
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location3.5 MI N&e of JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1655
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09722, -84.72333
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 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 traffic51 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2039
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 Piney Grove RD over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is Piney Grove 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 Piney Grove RD over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Piney Grove RD over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Grove RD over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.