US Bridges

U.S. 0460 over Greasy Fork

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.04 Mi. E. Ky 946 Jct. · Structure no. 088B00092N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 0460 over Greasy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 0460 over Greasy Fork in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 0460
CrossesGreasy Fork
Location0.04 Mi. E. Ky 946 Jct.
RouteState Highway 946
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86444, -83.43389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2021)
Projected traffic153 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 U.S. 0460 over Greasy Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 0460 over Greasy Fork 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 2021.

How much traffic does U.S. 0460 over Greasy Fork carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is U.S. 0460 over Greasy Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 0460 over Greasy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.