US Bridges

US-62 over Br Caney Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of E-Jct Ky 1583 · Structure no. 092B00035N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Br Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Br Caney Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesBr Caney Creek
Location.2 MI E of E-Jct Ky 1583
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46278, -86.66639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Br Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Br Caney 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 October 2024.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Br Caney Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Br Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.