US Bridges

CR-1121 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · Around 11 M/P Ky 38 · Structure no. 048C00028N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1121 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1121 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2026. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1121
CrossesClover Fk Cumberland Rvr
LocationAround 11 M/P Ky 38
RouteCounty Highway 1121
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87917, -83.14722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic150 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1121 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1121 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 CR-1121 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR-1121 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1121 over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.