US Bridges

Wbl Route 460 over Bush River

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.06 to 630 - 0.16 to 636 · Structure no. 000000000013911

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 460 over Bush River is a concrete tee beam carrying Wbl Route 460 over Bush River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 460
CrossesBush River
Location0.06 to 630 - 0.16 to 636
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.27858, -78.35122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,226 (2022)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 460 over Bush River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 460 over Bush River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 460 over Bush River carry?

About 4,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 460 over Bush River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 460 over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.