US Bridges

US-62 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of E-Jct Ky 53 · Structure no. 003B00015N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Beaver Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.1 MI W of E-Jct Ky 53
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95972, -85.025
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2021)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Beaver Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-62 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.