US Bridges

US-62 over Fox Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kentucky · 6.3 Mi. W. of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 003B00059N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,409
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Fox Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesFox Creek
Location6.3 Mi. W. of JCT US 127
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.97444, -84.97806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,409 (2021)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-62 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Fox 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.