US Bridges

US 460 over Brush Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 5.2 MI E. JCT Ky 686 · Structure no. 087B00062N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,917
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 over Brush Creek in Montgomery 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,917 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,917 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 460
CrossesBrush Creek
Location5.2 MI E. JCT Ky 686
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.98639, -83.875
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length427 ft (130.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,917 (2022)
Projected traffic9,917 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is US 460 over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 460 over Brush Creek carry?

About 9,917 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 460 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 427 ft (130.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.