US-62 over Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadBallard County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of Mccrackn C · Structure no. 004B00015N
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,743
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Sugar Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-62 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US-62 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 3,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.