US Bridges

Luke Mercer RD over N Br- S Fk Panther Crk

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E JCT Ky 69 · Structure no. 046C00060N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luke Mercer RD over N Br- S Fk Panther Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Luke Mercer RD over N Br- S Fk Panther Crk in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLuke Mercer RD
CrossesN Br- S Fk Panther Crk
Location0.4 MI E JCT Ky 69
RouteCounty Highway 1208
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71167, -86.75111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2018)
Projected traffic119 by 2038
Trucks—
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 Luke Mercer RD over N Br- S Fk Panther Crk built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luke Mercer RD over N Br- S Fk Panther Crk 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 Luke Mercer RD over N Br- S Fk Panther Crk carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Luke Mercer RD over N Br- S Fk Panther Crk?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Luke Mercer RD over N Br- S Fk Panther Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.