US Bridges

US-62 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .2 MI Nor. of JCT KY1245- · Structure no. 092B00052N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Lewis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Lewis Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,308 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,308 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.2 MI Nor. of JCT KY1245-
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34778, -86.98389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,308 (2023)
Projected traffic2,308 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$556,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Lewis 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US-62 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 2,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.