US Bridges

KY-69 over No.Br of So Fk Panther C

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 2114 · Structure no. 092B00103N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over No.Br of So Fk Panther C is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-69 over No.Br of So Fk Panther C 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesNo.Br of So Fk Panther C
Location.2 MI N of JCT Ky 2114
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68833, -86.76222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 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 No.Br of So Fk Panther C built?

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

What condition is KY-69 over No.Br of So Fk Panther C 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 No.Br of So Fk Panther C carry?

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

How long is KY-69 over No.Br of So Fk Panther C?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over No.Br of So Fk Panther C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.