US Bridges

US-62 over Clifty Branch

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI West of JCT Ky 736 · Structure no. 043B00039N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Clifty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Clifty Branch 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesClifty Branch
Location3.0 MI West of JCT Ky 736
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.43083, -86.60056
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Clifty Branch built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Clifty Branch 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 Clifty Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Clifty Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US-62 over Clifty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.