US Bridges

Main Street over Cumberland River

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .1 MI W JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118B00106N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,371
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Cumberland River in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,371 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,371 by 2043. The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesCumberland River
Location.1 MI W JCT US 25W
RouteState Highway 296
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74417, -84.15778
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,371 (2023)
Projected traffic3,371 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Main Street over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Cumberland River carry?

About 3,371 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Main Street over Cumberland River?

The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.