US-460 over Houston Creek
FairBourbon County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 009B00001N
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,932
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-460 over Houston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-460 over Houston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,932 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-460 over Houston Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-460 over Houston 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US-460 over Houston Creek carry?
About 3,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-460 over Houston Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US-460 over Houston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.