US Bridges

KY-413 over Old Cumberland River

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · 0.01 M N of JCT KY-840 · Structure no. 048B00203N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-413 over Old Cumberland River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-413 over Old Cumberland River in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 813 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-413
CrossesOld Cumberland River
Location0.01 M N of JCT KY-840
RouteState Highway 413
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85333, -83.35194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2023)
Projected traffic813 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-413 over Old Cumberland River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-413 over Old Cumberland 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 KY-413 over Old Cumberland River carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-413 over Old Cumberland River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-413 over Old Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.