US Bridges

US 62 over Valley Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. SW of 31W Bypass · Structure no. 047B00143L

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,797
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Valley Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 12,797 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,797 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesValley Creek
Location0.7 Mi. SW of 31W Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68139, -85.87694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,797 (2020)
Projected traffic12,797 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Valley Creek carry?

About 12,797 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.