US-62 over Copperas Creek
PoorPosted for loadHopkins County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of JCT Ky 1338 · Structure no. 054B00060N
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,199
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Copperas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Copperas 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. 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Copperas Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Copperas 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 Copperas Creek carry?
About 1,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Copperas Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Copperas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.