US Bridges

US-62 over Big Clifty Creek

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 720 · Structure no. 043B00087N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,972
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Big Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Big Clifty Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,972 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,972 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesBig Clifty Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 720
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.52361, -86.17722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,972 (2022)
Projected traffic1,972 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Big Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Big Clifty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Big Clifty Creek carry?

About 1,972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Big Clifty Creek?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Big Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.