US Bridges

US-62 over Muddy Creek

Good

Ohio County, Kentucky · .4 MI W of JCT Ky 1543 · Structure no. 092B00185N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Muddy Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,678 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.4 MI W of JCT Ky 1543
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.42028, -86.84861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

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

How long is US-62 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.