US Bridges

US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .2 Mi. S. Letcher CO Lne · Structure no. 048B00160N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,142
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,142 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,142 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS-119
CrossesPoor Fork Cumberland Riv
Location.2 Mi. S. Letcher CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates36.99944, -82.915
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,142 (2023)
Projected traffic3,142 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Cumberland Riv built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over Poor Fork 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 US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv carry?

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

How long is US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.