US Bridges

US-62 over Sycamore Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 392 · Structure no. 049B00013N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,066
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Sycamore Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,066 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location3.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 392
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43972, -84.24861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,066 (2021)
Projected traffic2,066 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Sycamore 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-62 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 2,066 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.