KY-72 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · .05 MI NW of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 048B00138N
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,443
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-72 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,443 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-72 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-72 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does KY-72 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?
About 2,443 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-72 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-72 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.