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KY-204 over Cumberland River

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 478 · Structure no. 118B00093N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
445 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-204 over Cumberland River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-204 over Cumberland River in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 527 by 2041. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-204
CrossesCumberland River
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 478
RouteState Highway 204
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76333, -84.22
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2021)
Projected traffic527 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-204 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-204 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 KY-204 over Cumberland River carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-204 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-204 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.