US Bridges

US-62X over Limestone Creek

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 081B00044N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,454
2023 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 1954, so it is 71 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 10,454 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,454 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 196 ft wide.

CarriesUS-62X
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 11
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates38.64194, -83.7575
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width196 ft (59.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,454 (2023)
Projected traffic10,454 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 1954, making it 71 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 November 2021.

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

About 10,454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62X over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.

Who owns US-62X over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.