US Bridges

KY-764 over S Fork Panther Ck

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 030B00109N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-764 over S Fork Panther Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-764 over S 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 5 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 1,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,015 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-764
CrossesS Fork Panther Ck
Location1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54
RouteState Highway 764
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2021)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-764 over S Fork Panther Ck built?

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

What condition is KY-764 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-764 over S Fork Panther Ck carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-764 over S Fork Panther Ck?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-764 over S Fork Panther Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.