US Bridges

US-460 over Ferrell Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of S-Jct Ky 80 · Structure no. 098B00102N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,355
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Ferrell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-460 over Ferrell Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 5,355 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-460
CrossesFerrell Creek
Location.2 MI E of S-Jct Ky 80
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.34194, -82.37444
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 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Ferrell Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is US-460 over Ferrell Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns US-460 over Ferrell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.