US Bridges

US-62 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 043B00036N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,884
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Caney Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,884 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,884 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.30 MI East of JCT Ky 79
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42389, -86.4825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,884 (2021)
Projected traffic1,884 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Caney 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.