US Bridges

US-62 over Cumberland River

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · Over Cumberland River · Structure no. 070B00065N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,467 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,678
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Cumberland River is a steel truss - thru carrying US-62 over Cumberland River in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,678 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,678 by 2041. The structure is 1,467 ft (447.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesCumberland River
LocationOver Cumberland River
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03028, -88.22694
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,467 ft (447.1 m)
Longest span700 ft (213.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,678 (2021)
Projected traffic5,678 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Cumberland River 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 2024.

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

About 5,678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 1,467 ft (447.1 m) long with a longest span of 700 ft (213.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.