US Bridges

Old Ky 81 over Old Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 100 N Windy Hollow RD · Structure no. 030C00137N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
803
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ky 81 over Old Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ky 81 over Old Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,243 by 2026. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ky 81
CrossesOld Panther Creek
Location100 N Windy Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 1251
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66611, -87.19833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2006)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2026
Trucks—
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 Old Ky 81 over Old Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ky 81 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 2022.

How much traffic does Old Ky 81 over Old Panther Creek carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Ky 81 over Old Panther Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ky 81 over Old Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.