US Bridges

US-62 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of Caldwell CO LN · Structure no. 054B00184N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,972
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Drainage Ditch in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,972 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,972 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.2 MI E of Caldwell CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16306, -87.70056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,972 (2022)
Projected traffic1,972 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.