US Bridges

Baker Ridge RD over Panbow Creek

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 150 Ft SE -Ky 53 · Structure no. 115C00048N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Ridge RD over Panbow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baker Ridge RD over Panbow Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaker Ridge RD
CrossesPanbow Creek
Location150 Ft SE -Ky 53
RouteCounty Highway 1016
Coordinates37.83472, -85.08639
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Baker Ridge RD over Panbow Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Ridge RD over Panbow 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Baker Ridge RD over Panbow Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Baker Ridge RD over Panbow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Ridge RD over Panbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.