US-62 over Valley Creek
FairHardin County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of US 31W Bp · Structure no. 047B00104N
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,502
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Valley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Valley Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 91 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 12,502 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,502 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US-62 over Valley 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 2022.
How much traffic does US-62 over Valley Creek carry?
About 12,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Valley Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.