US Bridges

KY-142 over Bailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .70 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 030B00129N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
618
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-142 over Bailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-142 over Bailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 618 vehicles a day, projected to reach 618 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-142
CrossesBailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C
Location.70 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 54
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates37.72444, -86.9925
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2023)
Projected traffic618 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-142 over Bailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-142 over Bailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C 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-142 over Bailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-142 over Bailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-142 over Bailey Cr;n.Fk.Panther C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.