US Bridges

KY-3062 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · 1.45 MI NE of JCT Ky 734 · Structure no. 027B00030N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3062 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3062 over Indian Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3062
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.45 MI NE of JCT Ky 734
RouteState Highway 3062
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77583, -85.13056
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2023)
Projected traffic143 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3062 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3062 over Indian 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3062 over Indian Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3062 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3062 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.