US Bridges

US-62 over Pleasant Run

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .6 MI E of JCT Ky 1687 · Structure no. 054B00056N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Pleasant Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Pleasant Run 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesPleasant Run
Location.6 MI E of JCT Ky 1687
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19222, -87.49806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Pleasant Run built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Pleasant Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-62 over Pleasant Run carry?

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

How long is US-62 over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.