US Bridges

US-62 over Cedar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · .8 MI W of E-Jct Ky 733 · Structure no. 090B00056N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Cedar Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,451 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,451 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.8 MI W of E-Jct Ky 733
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.80917, -85.55667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,451 (2023)
Projected traffic2,451 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 2,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.