US Bridges

Route 0460 over Towne Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · .01 Depot ST & 0.5 NS Rwy · Structure no. 000000000022526

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,763
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0460 over Towne Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0460 over Towne Branch in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 24,763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,611 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 0460
CrossesTowne Branch
Location.01 Depot ST & 0.5 NS Rwy
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13284, -80.41296
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,763 (2022)
Projected traffic27,611 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$41 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0460 over Towne Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0460 over Towne Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0460 over Towne Branch carry?

About 24,763 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0460 over Towne Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0460 over Towne Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.