US Bridges

Poplar Log Bridge over Br-S.Fk-Panther Ck

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI E Green RR Pkway · Structure no. 030C00157N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Log Bridge over Br-S.Fk-Panther Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Poplar Log Bridge over Br-S.Fk-Panther Ck in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Log Bridge
CrossesBr-S.Fk-Panther Ck
Location1.1 MI E Green RR Pkway
RouteCounty Highway 1153
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63611, -86.96833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2014)
Projected traffic113 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Poplar Log Bridge over Br-S.Fk-Panther Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Log Bridge over Br-S.Fk-Panther Ck 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 Poplar Log Bridge over Br-S.Fk-Panther Ck carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Poplar Log Bridge over Br-S.Fk-Panther Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Log Bridge over Br-S.Fk-Panther Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.