US Bridges

US-460 over Lanes Run

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Kentucky · .50 MI East of I-75 Ntrch · Structure no. 105B00016N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,541
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Lanes Run is a concrete culvert carrying US-460 over Lanes Run in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,541 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-460
CrossesLanes Run
Location.50 MI East of I-75 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2175, -84.52389
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,541 (2021)
Projected traffic13,541 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lanes Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over Lanes Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-460 over Lanes Run carry?

About 13,541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Lanes Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US-460 over Lanes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.