US Bridges

US-62 over Green River

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · On Muhlenberg - Ohio Cl · Structure no. 092B00050N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,845 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,499
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Green River is a steel truss - thru carrying US-62 over Green River in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2039. The structure is 1,845 ft (562.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesGreen River
LocationOn Muhlenberg - Ohio Cl
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33528, -87.00278
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,845 ft (562.4 m)
Longest span299 ft (91.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,499 (2019)
Projected traffic1,499 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Green River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Green River 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 Green River carry?

About 1,499 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Green River?

The structure is 1,845 ft (562.4 m) long with a longest span of 299 ft (91.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.