US Bridges

US-62 over Mayfield Creek

Good

Carlisle County, Kentucky · Ballard-Carlisle Co. Line · Structure no. 020B00054N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
732 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,022
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Mayfield Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,022 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,022 by 2041. The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesMayfield Creek
LocationBallard-Carlisle Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.95167, -88.82667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length732 ft (223.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,022 (2021)
Projected traffic3,022 by 2041
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Mayfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

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

About 3,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.