US-62 over N. Fork Licking River
FairMason County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI NE Ky 596 · Structure no. 081B00058N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 594
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over N. Fork Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over N. Fork Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-62 over N. Fork Licking River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over N. Fork Licking River 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-62 over N. Fork Licking River carry?
About 594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over N. Fork Licking River?
The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over N. Fork Licking River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.