US Bridges

Old Ky 54 over Br of N Fk Panther Creek

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Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E JCT Ky 142 · Structure no. 030C00212N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
896
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ky 54 over Br of N Fk Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Ky 54 over Br of N Fk Panther Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,387 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ky 54
CrossesBr of N Fk Panther Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT Ky 142
RouteCounty Highway 1129
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72583, -86.9775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2019)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2039
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 Br of N Fk Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ky 54 over Br of N Fk Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ky 54 over Br of N Fk Panther Creek carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Ky 54 over Br of N Fk Panther Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ky 54 over Br of N Fk Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.