Joe Prather Highwa over Wilson Road
GoodHardin County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI W of JCT US 31W · Structure no. 047B00142L
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,713
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Prather Highwa over Wilson Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Prather Highwa over Wilson Road in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,713 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,713 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Prather Highwa over Wilson Road built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joe Prather Highwa over Wilson Road 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Joe Prather Highwa over Wilson Road carry?
About 5,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Joe Prather Highwa over Wilson Road?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Joe Prather Highwa over Wilson Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.