US Bridges

Joe Prather Highwa over CSX Railroad

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · .3 MI E. JCT I-65 · Structure no. 047B00150L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Prather Highwa over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Prather Highwa over CSX Railroad in Hardin 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.

It carries about 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,190 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Prather Highwa
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.3 MI E. JCT I-65
RouteState Highway 313
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80333, -85.75222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2022)
Projected traffic4,190 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Joe Prather Highwa over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Joe Prather Highwa over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joe Prather Highwa over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Prather Highwa over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.