US Bridges

Spencer Hamilton R over Prather Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N JCT CR 5325 · Structure no. 078C00132N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer Hamilton R over Prather Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spencer Hamilton R over Prather Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpencer Hamilton R
CrossesPrather Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT CR 5325
RouteCounty Highway 1326
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58639, -85.40167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2009)
Projected traffic104 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spencer Hamilton R over Prather Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer Hamilton R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spencer Hamilton R over Prather Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Spencer Hamilton R over Prather Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer Hamilton R over Prather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.