Route 460 over Slate Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.01FR83N;0.20TOT1012 · Structure no. 000000000026588
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,441
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 460 over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 over Slate Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,441 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,412 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 460 over Slate Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 460 over Slate Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 460 over Slate Creek carry?
About 8,441 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 460 over Slate Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Route 460 over Slate Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.