US Bridges

Curdsville-Delawar over Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E JCT Ky 500 · Structure no. 030C00099N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curdsville-Delawar over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curdsville-Delawar over Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 607 by 2026. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCurdsville-Delawar
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT Ky 500
RouteCounty Highway 1381
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73806, -87.32917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2006)
Projected traffic607 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Curdsville-Delawar over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curdsville-Delawar 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 Curdsville-Delawar over Panther Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Curdsville-Delawar over Panther Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Curdsville-Delawar over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.