US Bridges

US460 TOUS23S Ramp over Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · US 23/US 460 Interchange · Structure no. 058B00078N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,436
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US460 TOUS23S Ramp over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US460 TOUS23S Ramp over Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,436 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,436 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS460 TOUS23S Ramp
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationUS 23/US 460 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82167, -82.83833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,436 (2020)
Projected traffic8,436 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US460 TOUS23S Ramp over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US460 TOUS23S Ramp 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 US460 TOUS23S Ramp over Paint Creek carry?

About 8,436 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US460 TOUS23S Ramp over Paint Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US460 TOUS23S Ramp over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.