US Bridges

Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.16-RT.24/0.27-RT.677 · Structure no. 000000000023794

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,842 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,943 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOakville Road
CrossesRt 460 Bypass
Location0.16-RT.24/0.27-RT.677
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates37.36508, -78.837
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,842 (2022)
Projected traffic15,943 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass carry?

About 15,842 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.