US Bridges

1083 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 38 · Structure no. 048C00014N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1083 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 1083 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries1083
CrossesClover Fk Cumberland Rvr
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 38
RouteCounty Highway 1083
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90889, -83.08028
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating109.6 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1083 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1083 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 1083 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 1083 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 1083 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.