US Bridges

US-62 over Pleasant Run Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .70 MI East of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 054B00054N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Pleasant Run 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 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location.70 MI East of JCT US 41
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19139, -87.42833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Pleasant Run 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 Pleasant Run Creek carry?

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

How long is US-62 over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.