US Bridges

US-431 over Branch of Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 554 · Structure no. 030B00047N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-431 over Branch of Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-431 over Branch of Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,840 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS-431
CrossesBranch of Panther Creek
Location1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 554
RouteU.S. Route 431
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,840 (2023)
Projected traffic10,840 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 US-431 over Branch of Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-431 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US-431 over Branch of Panther Creek carry?

About 10,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-431 over Branch of Panther Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-431 over Branch of Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.