US Bridges

Texas-Mackville RD over Prather Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · 3.8 Miles South of Ky 152 · Structure no. 115C00057N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas-Mackville RD over Prather Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas-Mackville RD over Prather Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas-Mackville RD
CrossesPrather Creek
Location3.8 Miles South of Ky 152
RouteCounty Highway 1140
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68667, -85.08556
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2014)
Projected traffic80 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Texas-Mackville RD over Prather Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas-Mackville RD over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Texas-Mackville RD over Prather Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Texas-Mackville RD over Prather Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Texas-Mackville RD over Prather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.