US Bridges

Ebl Reloc.Rt. 460 over 29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · .10-LYNCH CL/0.90-RT 726 · Structure no. 000000000025918

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
857 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Reloc.Rt. 460 over 29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Reloc.Rt. 460 over 29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,409 by 2045. The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Reloc.Rt. 460
Crosses29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk
Location.10-LYNCH CL/0.90-RT 726
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38539, -79.09176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length857 ft (261.2 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,294 (2022)
Projected traffic19,409 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Reloc.Rt. 460 over 29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Reloc.Rt. 460 over 29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Reloc.Rt. 460 over 29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk carry?

About 13,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Reloc.Rt. 460 over 29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk?

The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Reloc.Rt. 460 over 29 Bp Lt Opossum Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.