US Bridges

US-62 over Lick Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · 2 MI W of E-Jct Ky 733 · Structure no. 090B00057N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Lick 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 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 2,451 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,451 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesLick Creek
Location2 MI W of E-Jct Ky 733
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.80972, -85.57667
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Lick 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 Lick Creek carry?

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

How long is US-62 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US-62 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.