US Bridges

US-460 over Rogers Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI E. of Jctw/ Ky 537 · Structure no. 009B00066N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Rogers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-460 over Rogers Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-460
CrossesRogers Creek
Location2.8 MI E. of Jctw/ Ky 537
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates38.1925, -84.18028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2021)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-460 over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over Rogers 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 Rogers Creek carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.