US Bridges

Hayden Bridge RD over Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · E @ JCT CR 5297 · Structure no. 030C00102N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayden Bridge RD over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hayden Bridge RD over Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, projected to reach 794 by 2026. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHayden Bridge RD
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationE @ JCT CR 5297
RouteCounty Highway 1296
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72722, -87.25639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2006)
Projected traffic794 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hayden Bridge RD over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayden 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 2024.

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

About 513 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hayden Bridge RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hayden Bridge RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.