US Bridges

US-119 over Chloe Crk-Mine Portal

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.7 Mi.E JCT Ky 881 · Structure no. 098B00241N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
476 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Chloe Crk-Mine Portal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Chloe Crk-Mine Portal in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,906 by 2041. The structure is 476 ft (145.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-119
CrossesChloe Crk-Mine Portal
Location1.7 Mi.E JCT Ky 881
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.59861, -82.3725
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length476 ft (145.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2021)
Projected traffic7,906 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 Chloe Crk-Mine Portal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over Chloe Crk-Mine Portal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US-119 over Chloe Crk-Mine Portal carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over Chloe Crk-Mine Portal?

The structure is 476 ft (145.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Chloe Crk-Mine Portal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.