US Bridges

Short Station RD over North Frk Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.76 Mi. N. Ky 54 · Structure no. 030C00126N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Station RD over North Frk Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Short Station RD over North Frk Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShort Station RD
CrossesNorth Frk Panther Creek
Location0.76 Mi. N. Ky 54
RouteCounty Highway 1030
Coordinates37.71361, -86.92583
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2014)
Projected traffic290 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Short Station RD over North Frk Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Station RD over North Frk 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 Short Station RD over North Frk Panther Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Short Station RD over North Frk Panther Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Short Station RD over North Frk Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.