US Bridges

US-62 over Howard Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. W JCT Ky 1523 · Structure no. 079B00059N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,030
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Howard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Howard Branch 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 6,030 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,030 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesHoward Branch
Location1 Mi. W JCT Ky 1523
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00556, -88.41083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,030 (2023)
Projected traffic6,030 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Howard Branch built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Howard Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Howard Branch carry?

About 6,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Howard Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Howard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.