US Bridges

US-62 over Relief Waterway

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile West of Ky 3005 · Structure no. 047B00145N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Relief Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Relief Waterway 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 9,117 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,117 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesRelief Waterway
Location0.1 Mile West of Ky 3005
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.67083, -85.91389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,117 (2021)
Projected traffic9,117 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Relief Waterway built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Relief Waterway 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 Relief Waterway carry?

About 9,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Relief Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US-62 over Relief Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.