Barker Road over Prather Creek
GoodVenango County, Pennsylvania · Cherrytree Twp · Structure no. 000000000045195
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barker Road over Prather Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barker Road over Prather Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barker Road over Prather Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barker Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Barker Road over Prather Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Barker Road over Prather Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Barker Road over Prather Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.