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KY-564 over Panther Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 464 · Structure no. 042B00142N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-564 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-564 over Panther Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-564
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.2 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 464
RouteState Highway 564
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.735, -88.51056
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2023)
Projected traffic457 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-564 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-564 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-564 over Panther Creek carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-564 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-564 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.