US Bridges

US-62 over Br of Lick Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 61- · Structure no. 090B00060N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,233
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Br of Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Br of Lick Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,233 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesBr of Lick Creek
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 61-
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79028, -85.66778
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,233 (2021)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Br of Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Br of 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-62 over Br of Lick Creek carry?

About 3,233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Br of Lick Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Br of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.