US-431 over Panther Creek
FairPosted for loadDaviess County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 554 · Structure no. 030B00049N
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 412 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,840
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-431 over Panther Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-431 over Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,840 by 2043. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-431 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is US-431 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 US-431 over Panther Creek carry?
About 10,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-431 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US-431 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.