US Bridges

US-0062 over Withrow Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI W JCT US 31E · Structure no. 090B00115N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
696 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,793
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-0062 over Withrow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-0062 over Withrow Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,793 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,793 by 2038. The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-0062
CrossesWithrow Creek
Location0.7 MI W JCT US 31E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.81111, -85.48667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length696 ft (212.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,793 (2018)
Projected traffic4,793 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-0062 over Withrow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-0062 over Withrow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US-0062 over Withrow Creek carry?

About 4,793 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-0062 over Withrow Creek?

The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-0062 over Withrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.