US Bridges

US-62 over Kentucky River

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · @woodford Co.Ln. · Structure no. 003B00003N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Kentucky River is a steel truss - deck carrying US-62 over Kentucky River in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2043. The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesKentucky River
Location@woodford Co.Ln.
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04083, -84.84667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,278 ft (389.5 m)
Longest span358 ft (109.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2023)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Kentucky River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US-62 over Kentucky River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Kentucky River carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Kentucky River?

The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long with a longest span of 358 ft (109.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Kentucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.