US Bridges

Sutherland RD over North Fork Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi.S US 60 By-Pass · Structure no. 030C00133N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutherland RD over North Fork Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sutherland RD over North Fork 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 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2026. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSutherland RD
CrossesNorth Fork Panther Creek
Location1.8 Mi.S US 60 By-Pass
RouteCounty Highway 1216
Coordinates37.69722, -87.11778
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2006)
Projected traffic361 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sutherland RD over North Fork Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is Sutherland RD over North 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 Sutherland RD over North Fork Panther Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sutherland RD over North Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sutherland RD over North Fork Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.