US Bridges

Hazy Downs RD over Trib-Prather Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI N - Ky 84 · Structure no. 078C00100N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazy Downs RD over Trib-Prather Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hazy Downs RD over Trib-Prather Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHazy Downs RD
CrossesTrib-Prather Creek
Location1.7 MI N - Ky 84
RouteCounty Highway 1338
Coordinates37.58222, -85.40472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2009)
Projected traffic88 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hazy Downs RD over Trib-Prather Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazy Downs RD over Trib-Prather 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Hazy Downs RD over Trib-Prather Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hazy Downs RD over Trib-Prather Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hazy Downs RD over Trib-Prather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.