US Bridges

US-119 over -Ky 160-LOONEY CR

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .80 MI E of JCT Ky 179 · Structure no. 048B00126N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
627 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,142
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over -Ky 160-LOONEY CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over -Ky 160-LOONEY CR 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,142 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,142 by 2043. The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-119
Crosses-Ky 160-LOONEY CR
Location.80 MI E of JCT Ky 179
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97417, -82.97806
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length627 ft (191.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,142 (2023)
Projected traffic3,142 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 -Ky 160-LOONEY CR built?

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

What condition is US-119 over -Ky 160-LOONEY CR 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 -Ky 160-LOONEY CR carry?

About 3,142 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over -Ky 160-LOONEY CR?

The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over -Ky 160-LOONEY CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.