US Bridges

US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · .10 MI W of JCT Ky 2010 · Structure no. 048B00100N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,117 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,117 by 2041. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS-119
CrossesPoor Fork Cumberland Riv
Location.10 MI W of JCT Ky 2010
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates36.91417, -83.19333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,117 (2021)
Projected traffic3,117 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv carry?

About 3,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.