US Bridges

KY-58 over Fork of Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT Ky 301 · Structure no. 042B00039N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,838
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Fork of Panther Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over Fork of 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 6 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesFork of Panther Creek
Location.30 MI East of JCT Ky 301
RouteState Highway 58
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78194, -88.52583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Fork of Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-58 over Fork of 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 September 2024.

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

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

How long is KY-58 over Fork of Panther Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Fork of Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.