US Bridges

KY-84 over Prather Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · .75 MI West of JCT Ky 527 · Structure no. 078B00027N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
287 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
863
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over Prather Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-84 over Prather Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 863 vehicles a day, projected to reach 863 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-84
CrossesPrather Creek
Location.75 MI West of JCT Ky 527
RouteState Highway 84
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56194, -85.44444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic863 (2023)
Projected traffic863 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$766,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-84 over Prather Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-84 over Prather Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-84 over Prather Creek carry?

About 863 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-84 over Prather Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-84 over Prather Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.