US Bridges

KY-54 over Panther Creek Overflow

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI East of JCT Ky 142 · Structure no. 030B00019N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,865
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-54 over Panther Creek Overflow is a concrete slab carrying KY-54 over Panther Creek Overflow in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 6,865 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,865 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-54
CrossesPanther Creek Overflow
Location2.8 MI East of JCT Ky 142
RouteState Highway 54
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7175, -86.94306
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,865 (2023)
Projected traffic6,865 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-54 over Panther Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-54 over Panther Creek Overflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-54 over Panther Creek Overflow carry?

About 6,865 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-54 over Panther Creek Overflow?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over Panther Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.