US Bridges

US-460 over KY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W JCT Ky 1441 · Structure no. 098B00230N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,018 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,502
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over KY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-460 over KY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,502 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,502 by 2040. The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-460
CrossesKY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk
Location0.1 MI W JCT Ky 1441
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4075, -82.43972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,018 ft (310.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,502 (2020)
Projected traffic5,502 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-460 over KY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over KY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk 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 KY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk carry?

About 5,502 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over KY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk?

The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over KY1441/KY1789/LEVISA Frk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.