US Bridges

Morgantown RD over South Fork Panther Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 100 N of JCT Ky 1414 · Structure no. 092C00068N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgantown RD over South Fork Panther Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgantown RD over South Fork Panther Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgantown RD
CrossesSouth Fork Panther Creek
Location100 N of JCT Ky 1414
RouteCounty Highway 1071
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.6175, -86.83861
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2006)
Projected traffic85 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgantown RD over South Fork Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgantown RD over South Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Morgantown RD over South Fork Panther Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Morgantown RD over South Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Morgantown RD over South Fork Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.