US Bridges

460 Ebl over Beaver Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.50-RT.726/0.85-RT.662 · Structure no. 000000000004170

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

460 Ebl over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 460 Ebl over Beaver Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 11,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,072 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries460 Ebl
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.50-RT.726/0.85-RT.662
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.38517, -79.05479
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,008 (2022)
Projected traffic16,072 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 460 Ebl over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 460 Ebl over Beaver Creek 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 460 Ebl over Beaver Creek carry?

About 11,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 460 Ebl over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 460 Ebl over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.