US Bridges

US 62 over Rolling Fork River

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · On Hardin-Nelson Line · Structure no. 047B00189N

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
551 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,865
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Rolling Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Rolling Fork River in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 84 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2041. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesRolling Fork River
LocationOn Hardin-Nelson Line
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.7675, -85.70306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,865 (2021)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 62 over Rolling Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 1,865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.