US Bridges

US-62 over Cypress Drainage Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of I-24 UP · Structure no. 079B00057N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Cypress Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Cypress Drainage Ditch 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 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesCypress Drainage Ditch
Location.60 MI East of I-24 UP
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0025, -88.3125
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$760,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Cypress Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Cypress Drainage Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Cypress Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is US-62 over Cypress Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Cypress Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.