US-62 over Richland Creek
FairGrayson County, Kentucky · .55 MI East of Ohio Cl · Structure no. 043B00040N
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Richland 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.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-62 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Richland 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 2022.
How much traffic does US-62 over Richland Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.