US Bridges

US-62 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .25 MI West of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00163N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
301 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over CSX Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.25 MI West of JCT US 41A
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19444, -87.455
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is US-62 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.