US Bridges

Bittersweet Road over Pryor Br. of Panther Cr.

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S. of Ky 58 · Structure no. 042C00330N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bittersweet Road over Pryor Br. of Panther Cr. is a steel culvert carrying Bittersweet Road over Pryor Br. of Panther Cr. in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBittersweet Road
CrossesPryor Br. of Panther Cr.
Location0.1 MI S. of Ky 58
RouteCounty Highway 1459
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77944, -88.53639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bittersweet Road over Pryor Br. of Panther Cr. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bittersweet Road over Pryor Br. of Panther Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Bittersweet Road over Pryor Br. of Panther Cr. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bittersweet Road over Pryor Br. of Panther Cr.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Bittersweet Road over Pryor Br. of Panther Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.