US Bridges

KY-58 over Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 301 · Structure no. 042B00038N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,838
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Panther Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over Panther Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,838 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesPanther Creek
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 301
RouteState Highway 58
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78167, -88.52917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,838 (2019)
Projected traffic1,838 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$301,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-58 over Panther Creek carry?

About 1,838 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.