US-62 over Branch-Thompson Creek
FairMuhlenberg County, Kentucky · .5 Mi.E -Jct Ky 175(WEST · Structure no. 089B00129N
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,126
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Branch-Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-62 over Branch-Thompson Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Branch-Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Branch-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 Branch-Thompson Creek carry?
About 1,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Branch-Thompson Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Branch-Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.