US Bridges

KY-764 over South Fork Panther Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .35 MI N of JCT Ky 1738 · Structure no. 092B00104N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-764 over South Fork Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-764 over South Fork Panther Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-764
CrossesSouth Fork Panther Creek
Location.35 MI N of JCT Ky 1738
RouteState Highway 764
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61889, -86.88722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2021)
Projected traffic590 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-764 over South Fork Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-764 over South Fork Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-764 over South Fork Panther Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-764 over South Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-764 over South Fork Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.