US Bridges

KY-762 over S.Fk.Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · On Ohio - Daviess Co. Lne · Structure no. 030B00141N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-762 over S.Fk.Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-762 over S.Fk.Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-762
CrossesS.Fk.Panther Creek
LocationOn Ohio - Daviess Co. Lne
RouteState Highway 762
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62833, -86.94361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2023)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-762 over S.Fk.Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-762 over S.Fk.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-762 over S.Fk.Panther Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-762 over S.Fk.Panther Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-762 over S.Fk.Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.