US Bridges

Burks Hill RD 122 over 460 Bypass

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.50 Bedfrd; 0.91 Rt 221 · Structure no. 000000000022408

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burks Hill RD 122 over 460 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burks Hill RD 122 over 460 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 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 3,714 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,141 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurks Hill RD 122
Crosses460 Bypass
Location0.50 Bedfrd; 0.91 Rt 221
RouteState Highway 122
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32364, -79.53265
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,714 (2022)
Projected traffic4,141 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$172.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burks Hill RD 122 over 460 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Burks Hill RD 122 over 460 Bypass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Burks Hill RD 122 over 460 Bypass carry?

About 3,714 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Burks Hill RD 122 over 460 Bypass?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Burks Hill RD 122 over 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.