US Bridges

U.S. 460 (wbl) over U.S. 360 (ebl)

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .05 to Ecl Burk & .09 723 · Structure no. 000000000012822

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,459
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 460 (wbl) over U.S. 360 (ebl) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 460 (wbl) over U.S. 360 (ebl) in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 4,459 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,716 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 460 (wbl)
CrossesU.S. 360 (ebl)
Location.05 to Ecl Burk & .09 723
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18976, -78.18601
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,459 (2022)
Projected traffic4,716 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$465.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 460 (wbl) over U.S. 360 (ebl) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is U.S. 460 (wbl) over U.S. 360 (ebl) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 460 (wbl) over U.S. 360 (ebl) carry?

About 4,459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 460 (wbl) over U.S. 360 (ebl)?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 460 (wbl) over U.S. 360 (ebl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.