US Bridges

Old Ky 54 over Br-N.Fk. Panther Ck

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI E Ky 142 · Structure no. 030C00165N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ky 54 over Br-N.Fk. Panther Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Ky 54 over Br-N.Fk. Panther Ck in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ky 54
CrossesBr-N.Fk. Panther Ck
Location2.1 MI E Ky 142
RouteCounty Highway 1129
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71528, -86.96444
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2006)
Projected traffic221 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Br-N.Fk. Panther Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ky 54 over Br-N.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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ky 54 over Br-N.Fk. Panther Ck carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Ky 54 over Br-N.Fk. Panther Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ky 54 over Br-N.Fk. Panther Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.