US Bridges

Route 460 Wbl over Unnamed Tributary

FairPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.19 FR 623 & 0.97 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000005991

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 Wbl over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Route 460 Wbl over Unnamed Tributary in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,693 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,852 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 460 Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location0.19 FR 623 & 0.97 to 631
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.19474, -77.58051
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,693 (2022)
Projected traffic6,852 by 2042
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 Route 460 Wbl over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 460 Wbl over Unnamed Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 460 Wbl over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 4,693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 460 Wbl over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 Wbl over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.