US Bridges

US-62 over Fork of Little Mayfield

Fair

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 020B00010N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,182
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Fork of Little Mayfield is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Fork of Little Mayfield in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,182 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,182 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesFork of Little Mayfield
Location1.0 MI East of JCT US 51
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.88417, -88.9975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,182 (2021)
Projected traffic2,182 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Fork of Little Mayfield built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Fork of Little Mayfield 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 Little Mayfield carry?

About 2,182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Fork of Little Mayfield?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-62 over Fork of Little Mayfield?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.