US Bridges

Bridge Street over Poor Fk Cumb River

GoodPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · 500 Ft South of KY1254 · Structure no. 048C00196N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Poor Fk Cumb River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bridge Street over Poor Fk Cumb River in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesPoor Fk Cumb River
Location500 Ft South of KY1254
RouteCity Street 3081
Coordinates36.98306, -82.97472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2012)
Projected traffic280 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Poor Fk Cumb River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Poor Fk Cumb River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Poor Fk Cumb River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bridge Street over Poor Fk Cumb River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Poor Fk Cumb River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.