US Bridges

US-62 over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI West of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 043B00037N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,077
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Buck Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,077 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.7 MI West of JCT Ky 79
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43, -86.51694
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2020)
Projected traffic1,077 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Buck 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 2023.

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

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.