US Bridges

KY-862 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 254 · Structure no. 054B00149N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
231 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-862 over Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-862 over Elk Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-862
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.1 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 254
RouteState Highway 862
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.385, -87.41083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2023)
Projected traffic272 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 KY-862 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-862 over Elk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-862 over Elk Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-862 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-862 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.