US Bridges

US-62 over Fox Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .85 MI East of JCT Ky 454 · Structure no. 054B00058N

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

About this bridge

US-62 over Fox Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Fox 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesFox Run Creek
Location.85 MI East of JCT Ky 454
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.18722, -87.53944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Fox Run Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is US-62 over Fox Run Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-62 over Fox Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.