US Bridges

US-62 over Br of Thompson Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .25 MI E of E-Jct Ky 175 · Structure no. 089B00107N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,188
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Br of Thompson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Br of Thompson Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesBr of Thompson Creek
Location.25 MI E of E-Jct Ky 175
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.22806, -87.26861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Br of Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Br of Thompson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Br of Thompson Creek carry?

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

How long is US-62 over Br of Thompson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Br of Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.