US Bridges

US-62 over Pond River Overflow

PoorPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .80 MI W of Muhlenberg Cl · Structure no. 054B00051N

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).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesPond River Overflow
Location.80 MI W of Muhlenberg Cl
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.21889, -87.35861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2021)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.