US Bridges

Huff Settlement RD over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · W @ JCT Ky 38 · Structure no. 048C00089N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huff Settlement RD over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huff Settlement RD over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHuff Settlement RD
CrossesClover Fk Cumberland Rvr
LocationW @ JCT Ky 38
RouteCounty Highway 1186
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87833, -83.0125
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic150 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huff Settlement RD over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huff Settlement RD 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 Huff Settlement RD over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Huff Settlement RD over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Huff Settlement RD over Clover Fk Cumberland Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.