US Bridges

KY-76 over Cumberland Parkway

Fair

Russell County, Kentucky · 1 MI SE of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 104B00026N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-76 over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-76 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 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-76
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location1 MI SE of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 76
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07306, -84.99222
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2021)
Projected traffic684 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-76 over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-76 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 KY-76 over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-76 over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-76 over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.