KY-1254 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · .05 MI NE of JCT Ky 160 · Structure no. 048B00091N
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,473
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1254 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1254 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,473 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1254 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is KY-1254 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1254 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?
About 1,473 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1254 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1254 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.