US Bridges

W.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&w Railway

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .41 Wcl Brkv & .11 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000012812

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&w Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&w Railway in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 2,269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,314 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Patrick Henry Hy
CrossesU.S. 460 & N&w Railway
Location.41 Wcl Brkv & .11 to 621
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19008, -78.21722
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 W.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&w Railway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is W.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&w 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 W.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&w Railway carry?

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

How long is W.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&w Railway?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W.Patrick Henry Hy over U.S. 460 & N&w Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.