US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr
FairHarlan County, Kentucky · .10 MI W of JCT Ky 1254 · Structure no. 048B00107N
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 479 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,142
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,142 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,142 by 2043. The structure is 479 ft (146.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-119 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?
About 3,142 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?
The structure is 479 ft (146.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.