US-62 over Fork of Phelps Creek
FairCaldwell County, Kentucky · 4.8 MI East of JCT Ky 293 · Structure no. 017B00013N
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 892
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Fork of Phelps Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Fork of Phelps Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 98 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fork of Phelps Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is US-62 over Fork of Phelps 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US-62 over Fork of Phelps Creek carry?
About 892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Fork of Phelps Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Fork of Phelps Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.