US Bridges

US 460 & Ky 11 over Hinkston Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .1 MI E JCT US 60 · Structure no. 087B00059N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,765
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 & Ky 11 over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 & Ky 11 over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery 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 4,765 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,765 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 460 & Ky 11
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05389, -83.94278
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,765 (2022)
Projected traffic4,765 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 & Ky 11 over Hinkston Creek built?

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

What condition is US 460 & Ky 11 over Hinkston 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 460 & Ky 11 over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 4,765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 460 & Ky 11 over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 & Ky 11 over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.