US Bridges

KY-1601 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .21 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 38 · Structure no. 048B00072N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1601 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1601 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1601
CrossesClover Fk Cumberland Rvr
Location.21 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 38
RouteState Highway 1601
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85, -83.22194
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2022)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-1601 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1601 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr 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-1601 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1601 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1601 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.