US Bridges

US-62 over Fork of Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of JCT Ky 182 · Structure no. 020B00017N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,001
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Fork of Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Fork of Lick Creek in Carlisle 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,001 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesFork of Lick Creek
Location.80 MI East of JCT Ky 182
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90667, -88.87528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2021)
Projected traffic2,001 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Fork of Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Fork of Lick 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 Lick Creek carry?

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Fork of Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Fork of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.