US Bridges

US-62 over Br of Pleasant Run Creek

Poor

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .9 MI E of JCT Ky 1687 · Structure no. 054B00055N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Br of Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Br of Pleasant Run Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesBr of Pleasant Run Creek
Location.9 MI E of JCT Ky 1687
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.19417, -87.49222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,199 (2023)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Br of Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Br of Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-62 over Br of Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.