US Bridges

KY-93 over Panther Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 819 · Structure no. 072B00010N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-93 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-93 over Panther Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-93
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 819
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08056, -88.17
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2022)
Projected traffic364 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-93 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-93 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-93 over Panther Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-93 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-93 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.