US Bridges

US-460 over Clay Lick

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .6 Mi.W Menifee CO LN · Structure no. 087B00057N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,231
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Clay Lick is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-460 over Clay Lick in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,231 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,231 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-460
CrossesClay Lick
Location.6 Mi.W Menifee CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.95444, -83.78556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,231 (2023)
Projected traffic4,231 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Clay Lick built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over Clay Lick 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-460 over Clay Lick carry?

About 4,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Clay Lick?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Clay Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.