US Bridges

KY-160 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 MI W-Main St-Ky 179 · Structure no. 048B00090N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-160 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 894 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesPoor Fk Cumberland Rvr
Location.1 MI W-Main St-Ky 179
RouteState Highway 160
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97667, -82.99111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2022)
Projected traffic894 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-160 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over Poor 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-160 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-160 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-160 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.