US Bridges

US-62 over Relief @ Tyrone Bridge

GoodPosted for load

Woodford County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of Anderson Cl · Structure no. 120B00033N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Relief @ Tyrone Bridge is a concrete slab carrying US-62 over Relief @ Tyrone Bridge in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesRelief @ Tyrone Bridge
Location.05 MI E of Anderson Cl
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates38.04139, -84.84417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck61 ft (18.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2023)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over Relief @ Tyrone Bridge built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 over Relief @ Tyrone Bridge 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-62 over Relief @ Tyrone Bridge carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Relief @ Tyrone Bridge?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Relief @ Tyrone Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.