CR-1234 over Cumberland River
FairHarlan County, Kentucky · .2 MI SE JCT US 119 1M/P · Structure no. 048C00153N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 370 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-1234 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1234 over Cumberland River in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-1234 over Cumberland River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-1234 over Cumberland River 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR-1234 over Cumberland River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is CR-1234 over Cumberland River?
The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR-1234 over Cumberland River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.