U.S. 62 over Perkins Creek
FairMcCracken County, Kentucky · .65 MI SW Ky 1286 · Structure no. 073B00146N
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,991
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 62 over Perkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over Perkins Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,991 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,991 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 62 over Perkins Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 62 over Perkins Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 62 over Perkins Creek carry?
About 10,991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 62 over Perkins Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 62 over Perkins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.