US Bridges

Rte. 460 / 83 over Branch @ Grundy

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.31 Scl GRUNDY;1.92 83N · Structure no. 000000000030313

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 460 / 83 over Branch @ Grundy is a concrete slab carrying Rte. 460 / 83 over Branch @ Grundy in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 460 / 83
CrossesBranch @ Grundy
Location0.31 Scl GRUNDY;1.92 83N
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25947, -82.10094
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,441 (2022)
Projected traffic9,412 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Rte. 460 / 83 over Branch @ Grundy built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 460 / 83 over Branch @ Grundy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 460 / 83 over Branch @ Grundy carry?

About 8,441 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rte. 460 / 83 over Branch @ Grundy?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 460 / 83 over Branch @ Grundy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.