US Bridges

KY-991 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .02 MI West of JCT Ky 987 · Structure no. 048B00106N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-991 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-991 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-991
CrossesMartins Fk Cumberland Rv
Location.02 MI West of JCT Ky 987
RouteState Highway 991
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77333, -83.24278
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-991 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-991 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-991 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-991 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-991 over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.