US Bridges

US 127-US00127-0 over Cumb River-Wolfcreek Dam

Fair

Russell County, Kentucky · 1OMI SW of Jamestown Ky. · Structure no. 104*0127*S0001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
600 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

US 127-US00127-0 over Cumb River-Wolfcreek Dam is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 127-US00127-0 over Cumb River-Wolfcreek Dam in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127-US00127-0
CrossesCumb River-Wolfcreek Dam
Location1OMI SW of Jamestown Ky.
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86833, -85.14833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127-US00127-0 over Cumb River-Wolfcreek Dam built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127-US00127-0 over Cumb River-Wolfcreek Dam 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 127-US00127-0 over Cumb River-Wolfcreek Dam carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 127-US00127-0 over Cumb River-Wolfcreek Dam?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 127-US00127-0 over Cumb River-Wolfcreek Dam?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).