US Bridges

Alvey Bridge RD over Old Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. Ky. 279 · Structure no. 030C00120N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvey Bridge RD over Old Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alvey Bridge RD over Old 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 6 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 448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 694 by 2026. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlvey Bridge RD
CrossesOld Panther Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. Ky. 279
RouteCounty Highway 1298
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71278, -87.23444
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2006)
Projected traffic694 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 Alvey Bridge RD over Old Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is Alvey Bridge RD over Old 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 Alvey Bridge RD over Old Panther Creek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Alvey Bridge RD over Old Panther Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Alvey Bridge RD over Old Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.