Poplar Log Bridge over South Fork Panther Creek
FairDaviess County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E Green River Pkwy · Structure no. 030C00044N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Log Bridge over South Fork Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poplar Log Bridge over South Fork Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2034. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Log Bridge over South Fork Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Log Bridge over South Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Poplar Log Bridge over South Fork Panther Creek carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Poplar Log Bridge over South Fork Panther Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Log Bridge over South Fork Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.