US Bridges

US-460 over Greasy Branch

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.75 Mi. W. Ky. 946 Jct. · Structure no. 088B00089N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Greasy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-460 over Greasy Branch in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS-460
CrossesGreasy Branch
Location0.75 Mi. W. Ky. 946 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.87611, -83.43667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2022)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Greasy Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over Greasy Branch 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US-460 over Greasy Branch carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Greasy Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Greasy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.