US Bridges

US-460 over Road Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI SE of JCT Ky 195 · Structure no. 098B00050N

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

About this bridge

US-460 over Road Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-460 over Road 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 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 5,355 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-460
CrossesRoad Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of JCT Ky 195
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35528, -82.38944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed22.4 mi (36 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Road Creek built?

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

What condition is US-460 over Road 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 Road Creek carry?

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

How long is US-460 over Road Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Road Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.