KY-72 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr
PoorClosed to trafficHarlan County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 421 · Structure no. 048B00051N
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 306 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-72 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-72 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,378 by 2032. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-72 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is KY-72 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-72 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is KY-72 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-72 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.