US Bridges

US-62 over I 64

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 105B00083N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,469
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over I 64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-62 over I 64 in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 11,469 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,469 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesI 64
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1973
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates38.15778, -84.61222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,469 (2021)
Projected traffic11,469 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over I 64 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over I 64 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 I 64 carry?

About 11,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over I 64?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.