US Bridges

US-62 over Licking Rvr @claysville

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 19 · Structure no. 049B00017N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Licking Rvr @claysville is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-62 over Licking Rvr @claysville in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2042. The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesLicking Rvr @claysville
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 19
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates38.52056, -84.18306
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length405 ft (123.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2022)
Projected traffic1,318 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Licking Rvr @claysville built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Licking Rvr @claysville 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 Licking Rvr @claysville carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Licking Rvr @claysville?

The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Licking Rvr @claysville?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.