US Bridges

US 460 over Interstate 75

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of E-Jct US 62 · Structure no. 105B00143N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,541
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 over Interstate 75 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 over Interstate 75 in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,541 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 460
CrossesInterstate 75
Location0.2 MI E of E-Jct US 62
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates38.21611, -84.53444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,541 (2021)
Projected traffic13,541 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 460 over Interstate 75 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 460 over Interstate 75 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 Interstate 75 carry?

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

How long is US 460 over Interstate 75?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 over Interstate 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.