US Bridges

CR-1211B over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv

PoorPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. S. of Ky 987 · Structure no. 048C00040N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1211B over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1211B over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR-1211B
CrossesMartins Fk Cumberland Rv
Location.1 Mi. S. of Ky 987
RouteCounty Highway 1211
Coordinates36.72611, -83.28722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1211B over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1211B over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1211B over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-1211B over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1211B over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.