US Bridges

Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther CR

Good

Ohio County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. W Jct. Ky 1414 · Structure no. 092B00183N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,287
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther CR in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,287 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,287 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKy 54
CrossesSouth Fork of Panther CR
Location0.1 Mi. W Jct. Ky 1414
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates37.65278, -86.7975
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,287 (2023)
Projected traffic3,287 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther CR carry?

About 3,287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.