US Bridges

WN-9007 over N Fork Panther Ck

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Nbl .80 MI Sou. of Ky 145 · Structure no. 030B00081R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WN-9007 over N Fork Panther Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WN-9007 over N Fork Panther Ck in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,789 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,938 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWN-9007
CrossesN Fork Panther Ck
LocationNbl .80 MI Sou. of Ky 145
RouteInterstate 165
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70806, -87.04472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,789 (2023)
Projected traffic5,938 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WN-9007 over N Fork Panther Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is WN-9007 over N Fork Panther Ck 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does WN-9007 over N Fork Panther Ck carry?

About 4,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is WN-9007 over N Fork Panther Ck?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns WN-9007 over N Fork Panther Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.