US Bridges

Old Courthouse Rd. over 460 Bypass

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.55-RT.460 /0.22 Rt 656 · Structure no. 000000000023796

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Courthouse Rd. over 460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Courthouse Rd. over 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 4,598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,127 by 2042. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Courthouse Rd.
Crosses460 Bypass
Location0.55-RT.460 /0.22 Rt 656
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates37.36918, -78.82747
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,598 (2022)
Projected traffic5,127 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Old Courthouse Rd. over 460 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Old Courthouse Rd. over 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 Old Courthouse Rd. over 460 Bypass carry?

About 4,598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Courthouse Rd. over 460 Bypass?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Old Courthouse Rd. over 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.