US Bridges

KY-1344 over US 119-CUMBERLAND River

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · 50 E - US 119 @ Page · Structure no. 007B00122N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1344 over US 119-CUMBERLAND River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1344 over US 119-CUMBERLAND River in Bell 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 1,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2041. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1344
CrossesUS 119-CUMBERLAND River
Location50 E - US 119 @ Page
RouteState Highway 1344
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7225, -83.62528
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2021)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-1344 over US 119-CUMBERLAND River built?

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

What condition is KY-1344 over US 119-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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1344 over US 119-CUMBERLAND River carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1344 over US 119-CUMBERLAND River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1344 over US 119-CUMBERLAND River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.