US Bridges

J.W. Harris RD over Cumberland Parkway

Good

Russell County, Kentucky · .25 MI N of JCT Ky 910 · Structure no. 104B00029N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.W. Harris RD over Cumberland Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying J.W. Harris RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJ.W. Harris RD
CrossesCumberland Parkway
Location.25 MI N of JCT Ky 910
RouteCounty Highway 1043
Coordinates37.07806, -84.9525
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2019)
Projected traffic74 by 2039
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 J.W. Harris RD over Cumberland Parkway built?

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

What condition is J.W. Harris RD over Cumberland Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does J.W. Harris RD over Cumberland Parkway carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is J.W. Harris RD over Cumberland Parkway?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns J.W. Harris RD over Cumberland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.