US Bridges

US-62 over Lee Branch

FairPosted for load

Woodford County, Kentucky · .50 MI W of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 120B00032N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,595
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Lee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-62 over Lee Branch in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,595 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesLee Branch
Location.50 MI W of JCT US 421
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates38.15222, -84.68333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,595 (2023)
Projected traffic5,595 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Lee Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Lee Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-62 over Lee Branch carry?

About 5,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Lee Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US-62 over Lee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.