US Bridges

US-62 over Wilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI East of JCT Ky 182 · Structure no. 020B00020N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Wilson Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,295 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.0 MI East of JCT Ky 182
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91389, -88.855
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2023)
Projected traffic3,295 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$577,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Wilson 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 Wilson Creek carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.