US-460 over Paint Creek
FairJohnson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 058B00058N
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,749
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-460 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-460 over Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 4,749 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,749 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-460 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-460 over Paint 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US-460 over Paint Creek carry?
About 4,749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-460 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-460 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.