US Bridges

US 62 over Sugg Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .89 MI East of Ballard Cl · Structure no. 073B00177N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Sugg Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 62 over Sugg Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesSugg Creek
Location.89 MI East of Ballard Cl
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.98528, -88.81722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,743 (2023)
Projected traffic3,743 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sugg Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Sugg Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Sugg Creek carry?

About 3,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Sugg Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Sugg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.