US Bridges

KY-54 over Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI East of JCT Ky 142 · Structure no. 030B00020N

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

About this bridge

KY-54 over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-54 over Panther Creek 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 207 ft (63.2 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
Location3.0 MI East of JCT Ky 142
RouteState Highway 54
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.715, -86.94056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 built?

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

What condition is KY-54 over 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 November 2023.

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

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

How long is KY-54 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.