US Bridges

Millers Chaple Rd. over Pryor Br of Panther Cree

PoorClosed to traffic

Graves County, Kentucky · 200" S. of Jct. Ky. 58 · Structure no. 042C00006N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millers Chaple Rd. over Pryor Br of Panther Cree is a concrete channel beam carrying Millers Chaple Rd. over Pryor Br of Panther Cree in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMillers Chaple Rd.
CrossesPryor Br of Panther Cree
Location200" S. of Jct. Ky. 58
RouteCounty Highway 1099
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77417, -88.55083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2010)
Projected traffic345 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Millers Chaple Rd. over Pryor Br of Panther Cree built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millers Chaple Rd. over Pryor Br of Panther Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Millers Chaple Rd. over Pryor Br of Panther Cree carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Millers Chaple Rd. over Pryor Br of Panther Cree?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Millers Chaple Rd. over Pryor Br of Panther Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.