US Bridges

Shady Grove Road over Poor Frk Cumberland

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 M SE of JCT KY-932 · Structure no. 067C00109N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove Road over Poor Frk Cumberland is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Shady Grove 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Grove Road
CrossesPoor Frk Cumberland
Location0.01 M SE of JCT KY-932
RouteCounty Highway 1518
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.065, -82.78972
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic73 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 Shady Grove Road over Poor Frk Cumberland built?

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

What condition is Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove Road over Poor Frk Cumberland carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Shady Grove Road over Poor Frk Cumberland?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove Road over Poor Frk Cumberland?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.