JOE PRATHER HIGHWA
Carrying JOE PRATHER HIGHWA over WILSON ROAD
0.15 MI W OF JCT US 31W, Hardin, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JOE PRATHER HIGHWA
The JOE PRATHER HIGHWA bridge in Hardin, Kentucky carries JOE PRATHER HIGHWA over WILSON ROAD. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 3,124 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JOE PRATHER HIGHWA compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,124 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 047B00142L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JOE PRATHER HIGHWA is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare JOE PRATHER HIGHWA against other structures in Hardin and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JOE PRATHER HIGHWA?
JOE PRATHER HIGHWA in Hardin, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JOE PRATHER HIGHWA inspected?
JOE PRATHER HIGHWA's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,124 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOE PRATHER HIGHWA is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JOE PRATHER HIGHWA?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for JOE PRATHER HIGHWA.
Who is responsible for maintaining JOE PRATHER HIGHWA?
Ownership is not specified for JOE PRATHER HIGHWA in the NBI.
How old is JOE PRATHER HIGHWA and does age affect safety?
JOE PRATHER HIGHWA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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