US Bridges

Piney Green Road over U.S. RTE 460

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .36 FR 460B &.11 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000012856

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Green Road over U.S. RTE 460 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piney Green 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 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 468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPiney Green Road
CrossesU.S. RTE 460
Location.36 FR 460B &.11 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12149, -78.05078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2017)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$406 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Piney Green Road over U.S. RTE 460 built?

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

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

About 468 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Piney Green Road over U.S. RTE 460?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Green Road over U.S. RTE 460?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.