US Bridges

Karns Grove RD over N.Fork- Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. N. JCT -Ky 54 · Structure no. 030C00109N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Karns Grove RD over N.Fork- Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Karns Grove RD over N.Fork- Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 784 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,214 by 2026. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKarns Grove RD
CrossesN.Fork- Panther Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. JCT -Ky 54
RouteCounty Highway 1134
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71444, -86.93444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2006)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Karns Grove RD over N.Fork- Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Karns Grove RD over N.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 Karns Grove RD over N.Fork- Panther Creek carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Karns Grove RD over N.Fork- Panther Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Karns Grove RD over N.Fork- Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.