US Bridges

US-460 over Cane Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT Ky 227 · Structure no. 105B00021N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,057
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Cane Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-460 over Cane Run Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, 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 5 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 6,057 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,057 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-460
CrossesCane Run Creek
Location.20 MI West of JCT Ky 227
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21, -84.61083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,057 (2022)
Projected traffic6,057 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cane Run Creek built?

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

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

How much traffic does US-460 over Cane Run Creek carry?

About 6,057 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Cane Run Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Cane Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.