US Bridges

KY-131 NB over US-62 EB

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Wbl over US 62EBL at JCT · Structure no. 073B00008N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-131 NB over US-62 EB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-131 NB over US-62 EB in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,563 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,563 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-131 NB
CrossesUS-62 EB
LocationWbl over US 62EBL at JCT
RouteState Highway 131
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0225, -88.53083
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,563 (2023)
Projected traffic6,563 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-131 NB over US-62 EB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-131 NB over US-62 EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-131 NB over US-62 EB carry?

About 6,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-131 NB over US-62 EB?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-131 NB over US-62 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.