US Bridges

Curve ROAD/634 over RTE 460 Bp

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 1237;2.47DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000008429

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
982
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curve ROAD/634 over RTE 460 Bp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curve ROAD/634 over RTE 460 Bp in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 982 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCurve ROAD/634
CrossesRTE 460 Bp
Location0.10-RT 1237;2.47DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33827, -80.72692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic982 (2022)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Curve ROAD/634 over RTE 460 Bp built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curve ROAD/634 over RTE 460 Bp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Curve ROAD/634 over RTE 460 Bp carry?

About 982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Curve ROAD/634 over RTE 460 Bp?

The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Curve ROAD/634 over RTE 460 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.