US Bridges

KY-2564 over Poor Frk of Cumberland

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Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.03 MI N of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 067B00140N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2564 over Poor Frk of Cumberland is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2564 over Poor Frk of Cumberland in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2564
CrossesPoor Frk of Cumberland
Location0.03 MI N of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 2564
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04583, -82.83139
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2023)
Projected traffic171 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-2564 over Poor Frk of Cumberland built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2564 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 KY-2564 over Poor Frk of Cumberland carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2564 over Poor Frk of Cumberland?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2564 over Poor Frk of Cumberland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.