US Bridges

Old Nottoway Road over U.S. 460 (bypass)

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .20 FR 683 & .20 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000012826

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,904
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nottoway Road over U.S. 460 (bypass) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Nottoway Road over U.S. 460 (bypass) in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 3,904 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,686 by 2042. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Nottoway Road
CrossesU.S. 460 (bypass)
Location.20 FR 683 & .20 to 625
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13563, -78.08012
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,904 (2022)
Projected traffic4,686 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$875 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Nottoway Road over U.S. 460 (bypass) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Nottoway Road over U.S. 460 (bypass) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Nottoway Road over U.S. 460 (bypass) carry?

About 3,904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Nottoway Road over U.S. 460 (bypass)?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Nottoway Road over U.S. 460 (bypass)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.