US Bridges

CR-6002 over Clover Fk-Cumberland R

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · 100 Ft N. Ky 38 · Structure no. 048C00180N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-6002 over Clover Fk-Cumberland R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-6002 over Clover Fk-Cumberland R in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2026. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-6002
CrossesClover Fk-Cumberland R
Location100 Ft N. Ky 38
RouteCity Street 6002
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86556, -83.19361
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2006)
Projected traffic500 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-6002 over Clover Fk-Cumberland R built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-6002 over Clover Fk-Cumberland R 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 CR-6002 over Clover Fk-Cumberland R carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR-6002 over Clover Fk-Cumberland R?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-6002 over Clover Fk-Cumberland R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.