US Bridges

Panther Br Rtfk RD over Panther Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · .25M W. JCT 825 & 460 · Structure no. 058C00056N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Br Rtfk RD over Panther Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panther Br Rtfk RD over Panther Creek in Johnson 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPanther Br Rtfk RD
CrossesPanther Creek
Location.25M W. JCT 825 & 460
RouteCounty Highway 1238
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79333, -82.94861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Panther Br Rtfk RD over Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is Panther Br Rtfk RD over Panther Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Panther Br Rtfk RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Panther Br Rtfk RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Panther Br Rtfk RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.