US Bridges

US 62 over Three Lick Fork

Good

Ohio County, Kentucky · .7 M W of JCT Ky 1543 · Structure no. 092B00189N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Three Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Three Lick Fork in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesThree Lick Fork
Location.7 M W of JCT Ky 1543
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4175, -86.85194
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 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 Three Lick Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Three Lick Fork 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 Three Lick Fork carry?

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

How long is US 62 over Three Lick Fork?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Three Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.