US Bridges

US-119 over Poor Frk of Cumberland

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI NE of Harlan CO · Structure no. 067B00136N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
388 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,908
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Poor Frk of Cumberland is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Poor Frk of Cumberland in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,908 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2041. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS-119
CrossesPoor Frk of Cumberland
Location1.6 MI NE of Harlan CO
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.01373, -82.89077
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,908 (2021)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-119 over Poor Frk of Cumberland built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over Poor Frk of Cumberland 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-119 over Poor Frk of Cumberland carry?

About 1,908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over Poor Frk of Cumberland?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Poor Frk of Cumberland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.