US Bridges

US 25W over Cumberland River

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .20 MI NE of S-Jct Ky 92 · Structure no. 118B00044N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
530 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25W over Cumberland River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25W over Cumberland River in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 10,172 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,172 by 2043. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 25W
CrossesCumberland River
Location.20 MI NE of S-Jct Ky 92
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72861, -84.15861
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,172 (2023)
Projected traffic10,172 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25W over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25W 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 25W over Cumberland River carry?

About 10,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 25W over Cumberland River?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 25W over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.