US Bridges

US-460 over Cherry Run

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .35 MI E of JCT Ky 922 · Structure no. 105B00096N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,875
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-460 over Cherry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-460 over Cherry Run in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-460
CrossesCherry Run
Location.35 MI E of JCT Ky 922
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates38.21972, -84.47472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,875 (2023)
Projected traffic4,875 by 2043
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 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 Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-460 over Cherry 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 2021.

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

About 4,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-460 over Cherry Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-460 over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.