US Bridges

KY-90 over Cumberland River

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · On Mccreary - Whitley Cl · Structure no. 118B00037N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Cumberland River is a concrete arch - deck carrying KY-90 over Cumberland River in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2043. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesCumberland River
LocationOn Mccreary - Whitley Cl
RouteState Highway 90
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83583, -84.34028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2023)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-90 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Cumberland River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Cumberland River carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.