US Bridges

KY-2007 over Cumberland River

Poor

Harlan County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 048B00075N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2007 over Cumberland River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-2007 over Cumberland River in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2007
CrossesCumberland River
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 2007
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82389, -83.45111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-2007 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2007 over Cumberland River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2007 over Cumberland River carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2007 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2007 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.