US Bridges

US-62 over Little Mayfield Creek

Fair

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .92 MI E of JCT Ky 1181 · Structure no. 020B00014N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Little Mayfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Little Mayfield Creek 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesLittle Mayfield Creek
Location.92 MI E of JCT Ky 1181
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89889, -88.95306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2022)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Little Mayfield Creek built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Little Mayfield 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Little Mayfield Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Little Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Little Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.