US-62 over Billy Creek
FairHardin County, Kentucky · 1.55 MI SW of 31W Bypass · Structure no. 047B00144R
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,505
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Billy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Billy 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 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 12,505 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,505 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Billy Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Billy 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 Billy Creek carry?
About 12,505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Billy Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Billy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.