US Bridges

Ebl Route 460 Conn over Rt. 610 Grassy Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.05 Ky.; 0.41 RTE 80 · Structure no. 000000000027914

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,728 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 460 Conn over Rt. 610 Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Ebl Route 460 Conn over Rt. 610 Grassy Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2045. The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl Route 460 Conn
CrossesRt. 610 Grassy Creek
Location0.05 Ky.; 0.41 RTE 80
RouteState Highway 460
Coordinates37.31222, -82.29027
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,728 ft (526.7 m)
Longest span489 ft (149 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2022)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 460 Conn over Rt. 610 Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 460 Conn over Rt. 610 Grassy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 460 Conn over Rt. 610 Grassy Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 460 Conn over Rt. 610 Grassy Creek?

The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long with a longest span of 489 ft (149 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 460 Conn over Rt. 610 Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.