US Bridges

Kentucky Av over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv

PoorPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · 300 W of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 048C00067N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Av over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Kentucky Av over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Av
CrossesMartins Fk Cumberland Rv
Location300 W of JCT US 421
RouteCity Street 1041
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84722, -83.32556
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kentucky Av over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Av 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 Kentucky Av over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Kentucky Av over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Av over Martins Fk Cumberland Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.