US Bridges

Red Hill-Maxwell R over Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. S.W.Jct. US 231 · Structure no. 030C00116N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
747
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill-Maxwell R over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Hill-Maxwell R over Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 747 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,157 by 2034. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRed Hill-Maxwell R
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S.W.Jct. US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1168
Coordinates37.64389, -87.02361
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2014)
Projected traffic1,157 by 2034
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 Red Hill-Maxwell R over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hill-Maxwell R 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 Red Hill-Maxwell R over Panther Creek carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Red Hill-Maxwell R over Panther Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill-Maxwell R over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.