US Bridges

Mill Pond Road over Poor Frk Cumberland

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 M S of JCT US-119 · Structure no. 067C00108N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Pond Road over Poor Frk Cumberland is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Pond Road over Poor Frk Cumberland in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Pond Road
CrossesPoor Frk Cumberland
Location0.01 M S of JCT US-119
RouteCounty Highway 1533
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06056, -82.80222
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Mill Pond Road over Poor Frk Cumberland built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Pond Road over Poor Frk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Pond Road over Poor Frk Cumberland carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mill Pond Road over Poor Frk Cumberland?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Pond Road over Poor Frk Cumberland?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.