US-62 over Br of Shannon Creek
PoorPosted for loadMason County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 324 · Structure no. 081B00051N
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 594
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Br of Shannon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-62 over Br of Shannon Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-62 over Br of Shannon Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Br of Shannon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US-62 over Br of Shannon Creek carry?
About 594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Br of Shannon Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Br of Shannon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.