US Bridges

US-62 over Use to Be a RR

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .95 MI E of E-Jct Ky 175 · Structure no. 089B00039N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Use to Be a RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Use to Be a RR in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesUse to Be a RR
Location.95 MI E of E-Jct Ky 175
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22417, -87.25667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2019)
Projected traffic3,188 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$960,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Use to Be a RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Use to Be a RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Use to Be a RR carry?

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Use to Be a RR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Use to Be a RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.