US Bridges

US-62 over Br Cypress Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.95 MI SW JCT Ky 431 · Structure no. 089B00120N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,746
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Br Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Br Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg 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 13,746 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,746 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesBr Cypress Creek
Location1.95 MI SW JCT Ky 431
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.2725, -87.14278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,746 (2016)
Projected traffic13,746 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Br Cypress 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 Cypress Creek carry?

About 13,746 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Br Cypress Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-62 over Br Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.