US Bridges

Virginia Ave. 460E over Sinking Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 1.34 Rt 625;0.55-RT 705 · Structure no. 000000000008372

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave. 460E over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Ave. 460E over Sinking Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5,331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,783 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Ave. 460E
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.34 Rt 625;0.55-RT 705
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30033, -80.55942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,331 (2022)
Projected traffic7,783 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

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 Virginia Ave. 460E over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ave. 460E over Sinking 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia Ave. 460E over Sinking Creek carry?

About 5,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ave. 460E over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave. 460E over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.