US Bridges

Veach RD over Horse Fk of Panther Crk

Poor

Daviess County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT CR 5216 · Structure no. 030C00101N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,819
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veach RD over Horse Fk of Panther Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Veach RD over Horse Fk of Panther Crk in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,819 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,819 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVeach RD
CrossesHorse Fk of Panther Crk
Location.5 MI E of JCT CR 5216
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72472, -87.09722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,819 (2021)
Projected traffic4,819 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Veach RD over Horse Fk of Panther Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veach RD over Horse Fk of Panther Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Veach RD over Horse Fk of Panther Crk carry?

About 4,819 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Veach RD over Horse Fk of Panther Crk?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Veach RD over Horse Fk of Panther Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.