US Bridges

Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · .02-RTET623 ; .09-RTET747 · Structure no. 000000000008369

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,889 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street / 460
CrossesLittle Stoney Creek
Location.02-RTET623 ; .09-RTET747
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32067, -80.63944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2022)
Projected traffic15,889 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$316.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney 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 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.