US Bridges

E.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&s Railway

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .12 FR 621 & .4 Wcl Burkv · Structure no. 000000000012810

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&s Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&s Railway in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 74 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 2,269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,314 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE.Patrick Henry Hy
CrossesU.S. 460 & N&s Railway
Location.12 FR 621 & .4 Wcl Burkv
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18996, -78.21696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,269 (2022)
Projected traffic3,314 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&s Railway built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is E.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&s Railway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&s Railway carry?

About 2,269 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&s Railway?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&s Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.