US Bridges

KY-2179 over Poor Frk.-Cumberland Riv

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 048B00127N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2179 over Poor Frk.-Cumberland Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2179 over Poor Frk.-Cumberland Riv 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 2,421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,421 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2179
CrossesPoor Frk.-Cumberland Riv
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 2179
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97361, -82.99389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,421 (2022)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-2179 over Poor Frk.-Cumberland Riv built?

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

What condition is KY-2179 over Poor Frk.-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 KY-2179 over Poor Frk.-Cumberland Riv carry?

About 2,421 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2179 over Poor Frk.-Cumberland Riv?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2179 over Poor Frk.-Cumberland Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.