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KY-3404 over Poor Frk of Cumberland

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Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 3619 · Structure no. 067B00144N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3404 over Poor Frk of Cumberland is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3404 over Poor Frk of Cumberland in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3404
CrossesPoor Frk of Cumberland
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 3619
RouteState Highway 3404
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01556, -82.88306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2021)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-3404 over Poor Frk of Cumberland built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3404 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-3404 over Poor Frk of Cumberland carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3404 over Poor Frk of Cumberland?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3404 over Poor Frk of Cumberland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.