US Bridges

Quarterhorse LN over N Fk Panther Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Ohio County, Kentucky · .2 Mi- S JCT CR 1058 · Structure no. 092C00133N

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarterhorse LN over N Fk Panther Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Quarterhorse LN over N Fk Panther Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 96 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesQuarterhorse LN
CrossesN Fk Panther Creek
Location.2 Mi- S JCT CR 1058
RouteCounty Highway 1510
Coordinates37.7175, -86.81556
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic5 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quarterhorse LN over N Fk Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Quarterhorse LN over N Fk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Quarterhorse LN over N Fk Panther Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Quarterhorse LN over N Fk Panther Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Quarterhorse LN over N Fk Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.