State:                                      KENTUCKY

 

Agency:                                  KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET - DISTRICT 11

 

Project and/or Route Name: BON-WILLIAMSBURG ROAD OVER THE CUMBERLAND RIVER

                                                  WHITLEY COUNTY

 

Dates:                                     1972 - 1973

 

Rural and/or Urban:              RURAL

 

Length:                                   475 FEET

 

Type of Improvement:          NEW BRIDGE CARRYING BON-WILLIAMSBURG ROAD OVER

                                                THE CUMBERLAND RIVER

 

Firm's Structural Proj Mgr:  LARRY DEPP, JR., P.E., PRESIDENT, FIRM PRINCIPAL

Firm's Structural Proj Engr: ROBERT B. QUISENBERRY,P.E.,L.S.,V.P.-STRUCTURES, FIRM PRINCIPAL

 

Project Description:

 

 

The bridge is a two lane structure with a sidewalk.  The total deck width is 40'-9".  The length is made up of three spans of 130', 180', and 130' for a total length of 446'.  The framing consists of six welded steel plate girders with a 66 inch constant depth web.  The deck is cast-in-place concrete acting compositely with the girders.  The main river piers are 43 feet tall and founded on rock.  The abutments rest on point bearing piles.  The design was completed in 1973 and construction was completed in 1975.  Estimated construction is $750,000.

 

The Consultant was responsible for:

1.         All design and construction plans.

2.         Specifications and cost estimates.

 

The Department was responsible for:

1.         Surveys.

2.         Advance Situation Folder.

3.         Geotechnical work.