US Bridges

US-62 over Pond River

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 3.2 Mi.East JCT Ky 813 · Structure no. 054B00216N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Pond River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Pond River in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesPond River
Location3.2 Mi.East JCT Ky 813
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.22694, -87.34972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2021)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pond River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Pond River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Pond River carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Pond River?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Pond River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.