US Bridges

KY-2424 over Cumberland Rvr Channel

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .01 Mi. E. JCT Ky 840 · Structure no. 048B00174N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2424 over Cumberland Rvr Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2424 over Cumberland Rvr Channel 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 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 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2424
CrossesCumberland Rvr Channel
Location.01 Mi. E. JCT Ky 840
RouteCounty Highway 1435
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8475, -83.35417
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2022)
Projected traffic347 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-2424 over Cumberland Rvr Channel built?

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

What condition is KY-2424 over Cumberland Rvr Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2424 over Cumberland Rvr Channel carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2424 over Cumberland Rvr Channel?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2424 over Cumberland Rvr Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.