US Bridges

KY3459 over Martins Fk Cumb River

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile W of US421 · Structure no. 048B00202N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY3459 over Martins Fk Cumb River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY3459 over Martins Fk Cumb River in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 956 vehicles a day, projected to reach 956 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesKY3459
CrossesMartins Fk Cumb River
Location0.1 Mile W of US421
RouteState Highway 3459
Coordinates36.8325, -83.32639
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2023)
Projected traffic956 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 KY3459 over Martins Fk Cumb River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY3459 over Martins Fk Cumb River 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 KY3459 over Martins Fk Cumb River carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY3459 over Martins Fk Cumb River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY3459 over Martins Fk Cumb River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.