US Bridges

U.S. 460 (wbl) over Cellar Creek

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .58 FR 614 & 1.09 to 606 · Structure no. 000000000012829

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,748
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 460 (wbl) over Cellar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 460 (wbl) over Cellar Creek 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 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 460 (wbl)
CrossesCellar Creek
Location.58 FR 614 & 1.09 to 606
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10789, -78.01257
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2022)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$116 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 460 (wbl) over Cellar Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 460 (wbl) over Cellar Creek 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 U.S. 460 (wbl) over Cellar Creek carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 460 (wbl) over Cellar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 460 (wbl) over Cellar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.