Morris Bottom over Poor Fk Cumberland River
FairHarlan County, Kentucky · 195 Sou. US 119 · Structure no. 048C00166N
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morris Bottom over Poor Fk Cumberland River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morris Bottom over Poor Fk Cumberland River in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Morris Bottom over Poor Fk Cumberland River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morris Bottom over Poor Fk 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Morris Bottom over Poor Fk Cumberland River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Morris Bottom over Poor Fk Cumberland River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Morris Bottom over Poor Fk Cumberland River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.