US Bridges

US-62 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI East of JCT Ky 182 · Structure no. 020B00018N

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

About this bridge

US-62 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over 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 6 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.1 MI East of JCT Ky 182
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90639, -88.86972
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is US-62 over 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 Lick Creek carry?

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

How long is US-62 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.