US-460 over Scotts Creek
FairBourbon County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI W of JCT Ky 3364 · Structure no. 009B00017N
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,791
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-460 over Scotts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-460 over Scotts Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Scotts Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-460 over Scotts 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 Scotts Creek carry?
About 1,791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-460 over Scotts Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US-460 over Scotts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.