US-27 over Cumberland River
FairPulaski County, Kentucky · 0.4 Miles S. of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 100B00108N
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,406 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,473
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Cumberland River in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 13,473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,473 by 2035. The structure is 1,406 ft (428.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 over Cumberland River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-27 over Cumberland River 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 US-27 over Cumberland River carry?
About 13,473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-27 over Cumberland River?
The structure is 1,406 ft (428.7 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 over Cumberland River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.