US Bridges

Texas-Mackville over Prather Creek

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 3.9 MI S of JCT Ky 152 · Structure no. 115C00083N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas-Mackville over Prather Creek is a concrete slab carrying Texas-Mackville over Prather Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas-Mackville
CrossesPrather Creek
Location3.9 MI S of JCT Ky 152
RouteCounty Highway 1140
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68306, -85.08611
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Prather Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas-Mackville 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 over Prather Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Texas-Mackville over Prather Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Texas-Mackville over Prather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.