Hamblin Street over Clover Fork
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · N @ JCT Ky 38 · Structure no. 048C00131N
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamblin Street over Clover Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamblin Street over Clover Fork 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 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 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamblin Street over Clover Fork built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamblin Street over Clover Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Hamblin Street over Clover Fork carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Hamblin Street over Clover Fork?
The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Hamblin Street over Clover Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.