US Bridges

KY-280 over Branch of Panther Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 4.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 018B00056N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-280 over Branch of Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-280 over Branch of Panther Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-280
CrossesBranch of Panther Creek
Location4.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 280
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.595, -88.14361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2021)
Projected traffic294 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-280 over Branch of Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-280 over Branch of Panther Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-280 over Branch of Panther Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-280 over Branch of Panther Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-280 over Branch of Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.