US Bridges

Hamlin LN over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 987 · Structure no. 048C00041N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamlin LN over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamlin LN over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHamlin LN
CrossesMartins Fk Cumberland Rv
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 987
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70861, -83.34861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamlin LN over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamlin LN over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hamlin LN over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hamlin LN over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hamlin LN over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.