US Bridges

KY-840 over Cumberland R-Loyal Divrs

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · .19 Mi. W JCT Ky 413 · Structure no. 048B00173N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
451 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,626
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-840 over Cumberland R-Loyal Divrs is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-840 over Cumberland R-Loyal Divrs 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 2,626 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,626 by 2043. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-840
CrossesCumberland R-Loyal Divrs
Location.19 Mi. W JCT Ky 413
RouteState Highway 840
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85083, -83.3475
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,626 (2023)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cumberland R-Loyal Divrs built?

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

What condition is KY-840 over Cumberland R-Loyal Divrs 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 Cumberland R-Loyal Divrs carry?

About 2,626 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-840 over Cumberland R-Loyal Divrs?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-840 over Cumberland R-Loyal Divrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.