Route 460 Wbl over Opossum Creek
FairCampbell County, Virginia · 3.54-RT501/6.29-RT24 · Structure no. 000000000004171
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,294
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 460 Wbl over Opossum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 Wbl over Opossum Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 13,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,409 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 460 Wbl over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 460 Wbl over Opossum 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 460 Wbl over Opossum Creek carry?
About 13,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 460 Wbl over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 460 Wbl over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.