US Bridges

US-62 over Ky 282

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of Ky Dam · Structure no. 079B00056N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Ky 282 is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Ky 282 in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,204 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,204 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesKy 282
Location.05 MI West of Ky Dam
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.00167, -88.2875
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,204 (2021)
Projected traffic8,204 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$725,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Ky 282 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Ky 282 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US-62 over Ky 282 carry?

About 8,204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Ky 282?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Ky 282?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.