US Bridges

US-119 over Ky 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 Mi.W of S.Jct US 421 · Structure no. 048B00065N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Ky 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Ky 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,584 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,584 by 2041. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS-119
CrossesKy 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R
Location.1 Mi.W of S.Jct US 421
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates36.86056, -83.32611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,584 (2021)
Projected traffic7,584 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-119 over Ky 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over Ky 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-119 over Ky 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R carry?

About 7,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over Ky 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Ky 413 & Poor Fk Cmbrl R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.