US Bridges

US-62 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · .25 MI S.W. of I-65 Ntrch · Structure no. 047B00025N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,228
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Buffalo Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 25,228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,228 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.25 MI S.W. of I-65 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71111, -85.83444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,228 (2023)
Projected traffic25,228 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Buffalo 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 November 2021.

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

About 25,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.