Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther Cr
Ohio County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky 54 over South Fork of Panther Cr in Ohio County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,287 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 227 inventoried bridges in Ohio County rated good (11.5%); 16 (7.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated fair in the 2024 inventory and is now good (deck 6 to 7, superstructure 7 to 8).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete single box beam |
| Length | about 99 ft |
| Location | 0.1 mi. W Jct. KY 1414 |
| NBI structure number | 092B00183N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ohio County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-231 over Collins Ditch | 1995 | 14,512 | Fair |
| US-231 over Muddy Creek | 1995 | 14,512 | Fair |
| Wn-9007 over Three Lick Fork | 1972 | 10,662 | Fair |
| US-231 over Beaver Dam Creek | 1969 | 10,015 | Fair |
| US-231 over Br of Three Lick Fork | 1969 | 10,015 | Fair |
| Wn-9007 over Barnett Ck | 1971 | 9,578 | Fair |
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