US Bridges

US 460 over Slate Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .01 MI E of Ky 1050 · Structure no. 087B00068N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 over Slate Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,571 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 460
CrossesSlate Creek
Location.01 MI E of Ky 1050
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.96889, -83.82694
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length338 ft (103.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2022)
Projected traffic4,571 by 2042
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 Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 460 over Slate 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 Slate Creek carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 460 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.