US Bridges

KY-987 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 3099 · Structure no. 048B00029N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-987 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-987 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 565 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-987
CrossesMartins Fk Cumberland Rv
Location2.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 3099
RouteState Highway 987
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74944, -83.24778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2023)
Projected traffic565 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-987 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-987 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-987 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-987 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-987 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.