US Bridges

KY-764 over N Fork of Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 030B00108N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-764 over N Fork of Panther Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-764 over N Fork of Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-764
CrossesN Fork of Panther Creek
Location3.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54
RouteState Highway 764
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72417, -86.87194
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2022)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-764 over N Fork of Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-764 over N Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-764 over N Fork of Panther Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-764 over N Fork of Panther Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-764 over N Fork of Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.