US-460 over Blackwater Creek
FairMorgan County, Kentucky · .05 Mi. West-Ky 772 · Structure no. 088B00074N
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,305
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-460 over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-460 over Blackwater Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-460 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-460 over Blackwater 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-460 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 1,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-460 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-460 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.