US Bridges

US-62 over Pennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .4 MI E of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00048N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Pennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861 is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Pennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,155 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesPennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861
Location.4 MI E of JCT US 41A
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19222, -87.44194
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,155 (2023)
Projected traffic3,155 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Pennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Pennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Pennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861 carry?

About 3,155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Pennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Pennyrile Pkwy @ 32.861?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.