Bridge conditions in Cumberland County, Kentucky
93 inventoried bridges · 7 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
7 of the 93 bridges the federal inventory lists in Cumberland County are rated poor; the rest split 18 good and 68 fair.
- 7 of the 93 bridges in Cumberland County, Kentucky, are rated in poor condition (7.5%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 18 bridges (19.4%) are rated good and 68 (73.1%) fair.
- The median Cumberland County bridge was built in 1982.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Ky-100 over German Branch (built 1949), carrying about 351 vehicles a day.
Good 19.4% · Fair 73.1% · Poor 7.5% of 93 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-100 over German Branch | 1949 | 351 | Poor |
| Chism Rd over Marrowbone Creek | 1972 | 289 | Poor |
| Otter Creek Rd over Bear Creek | 1991 | 130 | Poor |
| Ky-704 over Pine Branch | 1987 | 90 | Poor |
| Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road | 2006 | 65 | Poor |
| West Fork Rd over W Fk of Crocus Creek | 1976 | 30 | Poor |
| Lloyd Cemetary Rd. over Big Renox Creek | 2013 | 10 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-90 over Cumberland River | 1951 | 5,495 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Norris Branch | 1942 | 3,335 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Allen Creek | 1942 | 3,335 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Dutch Creek | 1942 | 3,335 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Br of Marrowbone Creek | 1942 | 3,335 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Bear Creek | 1974 | 3,037 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Slate Fork Creek | 1975 | 3,037 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Cedar Creek | 1975 | 3,037 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Carter Branch Creek | 1975 | 3,037 | Fair |
| Ky-90 over Wisdom Creek | 1942 | 2,980 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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