US Bridges

KY-840 over Fourmile Creek

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Harlan County, Kentucky · .05 Mi.E JCT US 119 · Structure no. 048B00169N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,504
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-840 over Fourmile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-840 over Fourmile Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,504 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-840
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location.05 Mi.E JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 840
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8525, -83.36889
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating76.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2022)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-840 over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-840 over Fourmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-840 over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-840 over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-840 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.