US Bridges

Wayne Bridge RD over Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI &s of JCT CR 5398 · Structure no. 030C00083N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Bridge RD over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Bridge RD over Panther Creek 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 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 579 vehicles a day, projected to reach 896 by 2026. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne Bridge RD
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.1 MI &s of JCT CR 5398
RouteCounty Highway 1299
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71361, -87.21194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2006)
Projected traffic896 by 2026
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wayne Bridge RD over Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is Wayne Bridge RD over 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wayne Bridge RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wayne Bridge RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Bridge RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.