US Bridges

KY-379 over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Russell County, Kentucky · 1 MI SW of JCT Ky 430 · Structure no. 104B00021N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,979
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-379 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-379 over Cumberland Parkway in Russell 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 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 2,979 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,979 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-379
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location1 MI SW of JCT Ky 430
RouteState Highway 379
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04472, -85.09972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length348 ft (106 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,979 (2023)
Projected traffic2,979 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 KY-379 over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-379 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-379 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 2,979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-379 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-379 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.