US Bridges

US-62 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · 2 MI E of N-Jct Ky 55 · Structure no. 090B00009N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Jacks Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2 MI E of N-Jct Ky 55
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.90333, -85.28444
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating85.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2022)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Jacks 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.