US-62 over Sinkholes
FairCaldwell County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi. W JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 017B00082N
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,433
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Sinkholes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Sinkholes in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,433 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,433 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sinkholes built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Sinkholes 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 Sinkholes carry?
About 5,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Sinkholes?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Sinkholes?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.