US Bridges

Old Ky 54 over North Fk Panther Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E JCT Ky 142 · Structure no. 030C00144N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ky 54 over North Fk Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Ky 54 over North Fk Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,387 by 2034. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ky 54
CrossesNorth Fk Panther Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT Ky 142
RouteCounty Highway 1129
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72194, -86.97139
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2014)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 54 over North Fk Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ky 54 over North 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 Old Ky 54 over North Fk Panther Creek carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Ky 54 over North Fk Panther Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ky 54 over North Fk Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.