US Bridges

Windy Hill RD over N.Fk Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N. JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 030C00150N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Hill RD over N.Fk Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Windy Hill RD over N.Fk Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2026. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy Hill RD
CrossesN.Fk Panther Creek
Location1.3 MI N. JCT Ky 54
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71278, -86.91194
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2006)
Projected traffic184 by 2026
Trucks0%
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 Windy Hill RD over N.Fk Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windy Hill RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Windy Hill RD over N.Fk Panther Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Windy Hill RD over N.Fk Panther Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Windy Hill RD over N.Fk Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.