US Bridges

Old Hartford RD over South Fork Panther Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Daviess County, Kentucky · .5 MI E. JCT US 231 · Structure no. 030C00175N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hartford RD over South Fork Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Hartford RD over South Fork Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2034. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Hartford RD
CrossesSouth Fork Panther Creek
Location.5 MI E. JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1159
Coordinates37.64639, -87.00139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2014)
Projected traffic96 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Hartford RD over South Fork Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hartford RD over South Fork Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Hartford RD over South Fork Panther Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Hartford RD over South Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hartford RD over South Fork Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.