US Bridges

County Line Road over S. Fork Panther Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · 50 S JCT Smith Bridge RD · Structure no. 046C00059N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over S. Fork Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Line Road over S. Fork Panther Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesS. Fork Panther Creek
Location50 S JCT Smith Bridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70833, -86.71361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2006)
Projected traffic119 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Line Road over S. Fork Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over S. Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Line Road over S. Fork Panther Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is County Line Road over S. Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over S. Fork Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.