US Bridges

US-119 over Poor Fork @ Mp. 33.317

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .60 MI W of JCT Ky 179 · Structure no. 048B00123N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Poor Fork @ Mp. 33.317 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Poor Fork @ Mp. 33.317 in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,406 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-119
CrossesPoor Fork @ Mp. 33.317
Location.60 MI W of JCT Ky 179
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97278, -83.00444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.7 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 traffic3,406 (2023)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 @ Mp. 33.317 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over Poor Fork @ Mp. 33.317 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-119 over Poor Fork @ Mp. 33.317 carry?

About 3,406 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US-119 over Poor Fork @ Mp. 33.317?

The structure is 324 ft (98.7 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 @ Mp. 33.317?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.