US Bridges

KY-862 over I69

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 054B00019N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-862 over I69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-862 over I69 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-862
CrossesI69
Location.2 MI E of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 862
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39528, -87.47611
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2022)
Projected traffic312 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 KY-862 over I69 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-862 over I69 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-862 over I69 carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-862 over I69?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-862 over I69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.