US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv
FairHarlan County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi.S. Letcher CO Lne · Structure no. 048B00162N
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 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 1990, so it is 35 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 164 ft (50 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 2021.
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 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-119 over Poor Fork Cumberland Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.