US Bridges

US-460 over Little Caney Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · 1 MI SW of JCT Ky 191 · Structure no. 088B00071N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,911
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Little Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-460 over Little Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,911 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,911 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS-460
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location1 MI SW of JCT Ky 191
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.88556, -83.29056
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,911 (2021)
Projected traffic5,911 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over Little Caney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-460 over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 5,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.