US Bridges

William H Natcher over S Fork Panther Ck

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · SB 1.3 MI S of Ky 142 Op · Structure no. 030B00088L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

William H Natcher over S Fork Panther Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William H Natcher over S Fork Panther Ck in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilliam H Natcher
CrossesS Fork Panther Ck
LocationSB 1.3 MI S of Ky 142 Op
RouteInterstate 165
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64583, -86.99889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 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 William H Natcher over S Fork Panther Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is William H Natcher over S 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 William H Natcher over S Fork Panther Ck carry?

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

How long is William H Natcher over S Fork Panther Ck?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns William H Natcher over S Fork Panther Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.