US Bridges

Harbor RD over Martins Fork

PoorPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S. Of. Ky 987 · Structure no. 048C00139N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor RD over Martins Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harbor RD over Martins Fork in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2026. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbor RD
CrossesMartins Fork
Location0.1 Mi. S. Of. Ky 987
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72417, -83.30389
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic150 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harbor RD over Martins Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor RD over Martins 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harbor RD over Martins Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Harbor RD over Martins Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor RD over Martins Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.