US-62 over Pond River Overflow
PoorPosted for loadHopkins County, Kentucky · .40 MI W of Muhlenberg Cl · Structure no. 054B00050N
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,028
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Pond River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Pond River Overflow in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-62 over Pond River Overflow built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Pond River Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US-62 over Pond River Overflow carry?
About 1,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Pond River Overflow?
The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Pond River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.