US-62 over Elmlick Creek
FairPosted for loadOhio County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI East of Gr Rv Pw O · Structure no. 092B00041N
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,678
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Elmlick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Elmlick 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,678 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-62 over Elmlick Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Elmlick 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 Elmlick Creek carry?
About 2,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Elmlick Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Elmlick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.