US Bridges

US-460 over Horsepen Fork

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. E. Ky. 40 Jct. · Structure no. 077B00082N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,652
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Horsepen Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-460 over Horsepen Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,652 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,652 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-460
CrossesHorsepen Fork
Location0.1 Mi. E. Ky. 40 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75056, -83.06833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,652 (2022)
Projected traffic7,652 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Horsepen Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over Horsepen Fork 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US-460 over Horsepen Fork carry?

About 7,652 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Horsepen Fork?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Horsepen Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.