US Bridges

US-62 over P&l RR & Reed Haul Road

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 453 · Structure no. 070B00040N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over P&l RR & Reed Haul Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over P&l RR & Reed Haul Road in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,331 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,331 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesP&l RR & Reed Haul Road
Location.05 MI West of JCT Ky 453
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02167, -88.2575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,331 (2023)
Projected traffic6,331 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 P&l RR & Reed Haul Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over P&l RR & Reed Haul Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-62 over P&l RR & Reed Haul Road carry?

About 6,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over P&l RR & Reed Haul Road?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over P&l RR & Reed Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.