US Bridges

Joe Haynes RD over Br.Of N.Fk.Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .3 MI W of JCT CR 5138 · Structure no. 030C00130N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Haynes RD over Br.Of N.Fk.Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Joe Haynes RD over Br.Of N.Fk.Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 664 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Haynes RD
CrossesBr.Of N.Fk.Panther Creek
Location.3 MI W of JCT CR 5138
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70944, -86.90278
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2006)
Projected traffic664 by 2026
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 Joe Haynes RD over Br.Of N.Fk.Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Haynes RD over Br.Of N.Fk.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 2022.

How much traffic does Joe Haynes RD over Br.Of N.Fk.Panther Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Joe Haynes RD over Br.Of N.Fk.Panther Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Haynes RD over Br.Of N.Fk.Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.