US Bridges

Mt. Athos Road over Route 460

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.22-RT 460/0.35-RT 609 · Structure no. 000000000004342

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Athos Road over Route 460 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Athos Road over Route 460 in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,692 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,462 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Athos Road
CrossesRoute 460
Location0.22-RT 460/0.35-RT 609
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38573, -79.06292
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,692 (2022)
Projected traffic7,462 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Athos Road over Route 460 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Athos Road over Route 460 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 Mt. Athos Road over Route 460 carry?

About 6,692 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mt. Athos Road over Route 460?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Athos Road over Route 460?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.