US Bridges

Ky 2124 over South Fork of Panther CR

Good

Hancock County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI Nor. of JCT KY261 · Structure no. 046B00048N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2124 over South Fork of Panther CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 2124 over South Fork of Panther CR in Hancock 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesKy 2124
CrossesSouth Fork of Panther CR
Location2.4 MI Nor. of JCT KY261
RouteState Highway 2124
Coordinates37.70361, -86.65194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 2124 over South Fork of Panther CR built?

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

What condition is Ky 2124 over South Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2124 over South Fork of Panther CR carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 2124 over South Fork of Panther CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2124 over South Fork of Panther CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.