US Bridges

US 62 over Hinkle Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 0.03 MI E of JCT Ky 48 · Structure no. 090B00124N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Hinkle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 over Hinkle Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,862 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,862 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesHinkle Creek
Location0.03 MI E of JCT Ky 48
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91222, -85.31722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,862 (2023)
Projected traffic3,862 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 62 over Hinkle Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Hinkle 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 over Hinkle Creek carry?

About 3,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Hinkle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Hinkle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.