US 62 over S.Fk Elkhorn Creek
FairScott County, Kentucky · East of Woodford Co. Line · Structure no. 105B00020N
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 over S.Fk Elkhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 62 over S.Fk Elkhorn Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, 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.
It carries about 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S.Fk Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 62 over S.Fk Elkhorn 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 62 over S.Fk Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 9,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 62 over S.Fk Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 over S.Fk Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.