US Bridges

Main Street 460 over Doe Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · .01-RTE.618 ; .01-RTE1410 · Structure no. 000000000008367

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,206
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street 460 over Doe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street 460 over Doe Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 14,206 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,753 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMain Street 460
CrossesDoe Creek
Location.01-RTE.618 ; .01-RTE1410
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.32071, -80.62526
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,206 (2022)
Projected traffic14,753 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$128.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street 460 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 460 over Doe Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street 460 over Doe Creek carry?

About 14,206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street 460 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Main Street 460 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.