US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv
FairHarlan County, Kentucky · .30 MI E of JCT Ky 2010 · Structure no. 048B00101N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 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.
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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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.