US Bridges

US-62 over Shannon Creek

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · .30 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 324 · Structure no. 081B00016N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Shannon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Shannon Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 594 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesShannon Creek
Location.30 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 324
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.52806, -83.90889
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2022)
Projected traffic594 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Shannon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Shannon Creek carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Shannon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.