US Bridges

US-62 over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .5 MI W. Ky 1610 · Structure no. 079B00060N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Little Cypress Creek 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 5 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 6,507 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,507 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location.5 MI W. Ky 1610
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00639, -88.43917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2023)
Projected traffic6,507 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$688,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Little Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Little Cypress 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.