US Bridges

KY-298 over South Fork of Panther CR

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S.W. of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 030B00117N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-298 over South Fork of Panther CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-298 over South Fork of Panther CR in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 546 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-298
CrossesSouth Fork of Panther CR
Location2.0 MI S.W. of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 298
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67944, -87.09083
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2023)
Projected traffic546 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-298 over South Fork of Panther CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-298 over South Fork of Panther CR 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-298 over South Fork of Panther CR carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-298 over South Fork of Panther CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-298 over South Fork of Panther CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.