US Bridges

US-460 over Card Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · At JCT US 460/KY 1499 · Structure no. 098B00293N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Card Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-460 over Card Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 85 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-460
CrossesCard Creek
LocationAt JCT US 460/KY 1499
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38222, -82.255
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,288 (2021)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Card Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US-460 over Card 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 January 2023.

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

About 2,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Card Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Card Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.