US Bridges

KY-69 over Br of So Fk Panther Cree

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .7 MI S of JCT Ky 2114 · Structure no. 092B00101N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Br of So Fk Panther Cree is a concrete culvert carrying KY-69 over Br of So Fk Panther Cree in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-69
CrossesBr of So Fk Panther Cree
Location.7 MI S of JCT Ky 2114
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67556, -86.75806
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2021)
Projected traffic838 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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-69 over Br of So Fk Panther Cree built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 over Br of So Fk Panther Cree 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-69 over Br of So Fk Panther Cree carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Br of So Fk Panther Cree?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Br of So Fk Panther Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.