US Bridges

KY-3403 over Poor Fk-Cumberland River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · .01 MI Sou JCT US 119 · Structure no. 067B00125N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3403 over Poor Fk-Cumberland River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3403 over Poor Fk-Cumberland River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3403
CrossesPoor Fk-Cumberland River
Location.01 MI Sou JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 3403
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.005, -82.90028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2023)
Projected traffic233 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-3403 over Poor Fk-Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3403 over Poor Fk-Cumberland 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-3403 over Poor Fk-Cumberland River carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3403 over Poor Fk-Cumberland River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3403 over Poor Fk-Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.