US Bridges

US-460 over Harless Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · .60 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 195 · Structure no. 098B00049N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,355
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Harless Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-460 over Harless Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,355 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-460
CrossesHarless Creek
Location.60 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 195
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36361, -82.40722
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,355 (2022)
Projected traffic5,355 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-460 over Harless Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over Harless 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-460 over Harless Creek carry?

About 5,355 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Harless Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US-460 over Harless Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.