US Bridges

US-127 over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Russell County, Kentucky · Ovr Cmblnd Pw Ntrch + Tp · Structure no. 104B00022N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Cumberland Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 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 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 15,312 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,312 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-127
CrossesCumberland Parkway
LocationOvr Cmblnd Pw Ntrch + Tp
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05139, -85.07
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,312 (2023)
Projected traffic15,312 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is US-127 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-127 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 15,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.