US-62 over Drakes Creek
FairHopkins County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 054B00053N
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,155
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Drakes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Drakes Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,155 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek carry?
About 3,155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Drakes Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.