Route 0460 over Rich Creek
FairGiles County, Virginia · 0.24-RT 712;0.04-RT 219 · Structure no. 000000000008365
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,535
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0460 over Rich Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 0460 over Rich Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 7,535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,402 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0460 over Rich Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 0460 over Rich 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 0460 over Rich Creek carry?
About 7,535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 0460 over Rich Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0460 over Rich Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.