US Bridges

Old HWY 119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .80 MI W of Letcher CO LN · Structure no. 048C00195N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,342
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,342 by 2026. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 119
CrossesPoor Fk Cumberland Rvr
Location.80 MI W of Letcher CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99472, -82.92528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,342 (2006)
Projected traffic3,342 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr 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 Old HWY 119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?

About 3,342 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old HWY 119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.