US Bridges

US-460 over Miller Branch

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 922 · Structure no. 105B00017N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,666
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Miller Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-460 over Miller Branch 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 5,666 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,666 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-460
CrossesMiller Branch
Location1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 922
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates38.21972, -84.50111
Functional classRural 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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,666 (2022)
Projected traffic5,666 by 2042
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 Miller Branch built?

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

What condition is US-460 over Miller Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-460 over Miller Branch carry?

About 5,666 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Miller Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-460 over Miller Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.