US Bridges

US-62 over Br of Pigeon Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI East of Gr Rv Pw O · Structure no. 092B00040N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Br of Pigeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Br of Pigeon Creek in Ohio 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 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,678 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesBr of Pigeon Creek
Location1.3 MI East of Gr Rv Pw O
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42833, -86.81222
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2023)
Projected traffic2,678 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is US-62 over Br of Pigeon 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 2022.

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

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Br of Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.