FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US-460

Carrying US-460 over SIM LONG BRANCH

.5 MI W KY 713, Menifee, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US-460

The US-460 bridge in Menifee, Kentucky carries US-460 over SIM LONG BRANCH. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,192 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US-460 compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Kentucky bridges
49
Bridges in Menifee
US-460 33.0 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
3.0
Special reductions
−0.3

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,192 vehicles/day
Structure Number
083B00033N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US-460 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US-460 against other structures in Menifee and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US-460?

US-460 in Menifee, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US-460 inspected?

US-460's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,192 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US-460 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US-460?

US-460 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US-460?

US-460 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US-460 and does age affect safety?

US-460 was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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