US Bridges

Julian M Caroll Pa over Panther Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · Sbl .20 MI E of Ky 301 Op · Structure no. 042B00162L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,135
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julian M Caroll Pa over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Julian M Caroll Pa over Panther Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,135 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,127 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJulian M Caroll Pa
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationSbl .20 MI E of Ky 301 Op
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78972, -88.52667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,135 (2023)
Projected traffic5,127 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Julian M Caroll Pa over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julian M Caroll Pa 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Julian M Caroll Pa over Panther Creek carry?

About 4,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Julian M Caroll Pa over Panther Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Julian M Caroll Pa over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.