US Bridges

Bickett RD over N.Fork Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .3 MI E JCT CR 5058 · Structure no. 092C00119N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bickett RD over N.Fork Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bickett RD over N.Fork Panther Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBickett RD
CrossesN.Fork Panther Creek
Location.3 MI E JCT CR 5058
RouteCounty Highway 1059
Coordinates37.72194, -86.81222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2006)
Projected traffic55 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bickett RD over N.Fork Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bickett RD over N.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 Bickett RD over N.Fork Panther Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bickett RD over N.Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bickett RD over N.Fork Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.