US Bridges

US-62 over Over Hurricane Creek

Good

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 020B00066N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,332
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Over Hurricane Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,332 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesOver Hurricane Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 121
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.90778, -88.9175
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2022)
Projected traffic2,332 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Over Hurricane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.