US Bridges

Cottage Road over U.S. RTE 460

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .40 FR 729 & .15 to 673 · Structure no. 000000000012842

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,158
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Road over U.S. RTE 460 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottage Road over U.S. RTE 460 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 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 3,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,421 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCottage Road
CrossesU.S. RTE 460
Location.40 FR 729 & .15 to 673
RouteCity Street 606
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10412, -77.99338
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,158 (2020)
Projected traffic4,421 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$187.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottage Road over U.S. RTE 460 built?

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

What condition is Cottage Road over U.S. RTE 460 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 Cottage Road over U.S. RTE 460 carry?

About 3,158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cottage Road over U.S. RTE 460?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cottage Road over U.S. RTE 460?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.