US Bridges

US-62 over Stevenson Branch

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · 3.583 E. of JCT KY324 · Structure no. 081B00070N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Stevenson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Stevenson Branch in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 594 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesStevenson Branch
Location3.583 E. of JCT KY324
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates38.57917, -83.86
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Stevenson Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Stevenson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does US-62 over Stevenson Branch carry?

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

How long is US-62 over Stevenson Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Stevenson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.