US Bridges

KY-1556 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.W. of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 048B00083N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1556 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1556 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1556
CrossesMartins Fk Cumberland Rv
Location.10 MI S.W. of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 1556
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78972, -83.24806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic68 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-1556 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1556 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-1556 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1556 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1556 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.