US Bridges

Zion Church RD over South Fork Panther Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .9 MI W JCT Ky 69 · Structure no. 092C00126N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion Church RD over South Fork Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zion Church RD over South Fork Panther Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2026. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesZion Church RD
CrossesSouth Fork Panther Creek
Location.9 MI W JCT Ky 69
RouteCounty Highway 1066
Coordinates37.67056, -86.77528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2006)
Projected traffic88 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Zion Church RD over South Fork Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zion Church RD over South Fork Panther Creek 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 March 2024.

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

About 83 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Zion Church RD over South Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Zion Church RD over South Fork Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.