US Bridges

US-62X over Limestone Creek

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 10- · Structure no. 081B00042N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62X over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62X over Limestone Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,230 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesUS-62X
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 10-
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates38.64389, -83.75889
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating89.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,230 (2022)
Projected traffic9,230 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-62X over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62X over Limestone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-62X over Limestone Creek carry?

About 9,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62X over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-62X over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.