US 62 over East Fork Simpson Creek
GoodNelson County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 090B00119N
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,758
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 over East Fork Simpson Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 62 over East Fork Simpson Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,758 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,758 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 over East Fork Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 62 over East Fork Simpson 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 62 over East Fork Simpson Creek carry?
About 2,758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 62 over East Fork Simpson Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 over East Fork Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.