US Bridges

Route 460 Business over Briery Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.86-ECL Farm/ 0.25-RT460 · Structure no. 000000000013907

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,638
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 Business over Briery Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 460 Business over Briery Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 7,638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,516 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 460 Business
CrossesBriery Creek
Location0.86-ECL Farm/ 0.25-RT460
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28061, -78.36335
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,638 (2022)
Projected traffic8,516 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 460 Business over Briery Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 460 Business over Briery 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 460 Business over Briery Creek carry?

About 7,638 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 460 Business over Briery Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 Business over Briery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.