US Bridges

US-62 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .40 MI East of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054B00175N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Hurricane Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 2,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,034 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.40 MI East of JCT Ky 109
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.17778, -87.67222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating104.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,034 (2021)
Projected traffic2,034 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Hurricane 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 2,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US-62 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.