US Bridges

South Street 43 over 460 & 122 Bypass

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.16 Bedfrd; 1.00 Rt 460 · Structure no. 000000000022405

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,246
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street 43 over 460 & 122 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street 43 over 460 & 122 Bypass in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,486 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Street 43
Crosses460 & 122 Bypass
Location0.16 Bedfrd; 1.00 Rt 460
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates37.32284, -79.51576
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,246 (2022)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Street 43 over 460 & 122 Bypass built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street 43 over 460 & 122 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South Street 43 over 460 & 122 Bypass carry?

About 1,246 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Street 43 over 460 & 122 Bypass?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Street 43 over 460 & 122 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.