US Bridges

Route 460 Wbl over Briery Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.25-RT15BUS/1.53-RT460BU · Structure no. 000000000013916

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 Wbl over Briery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 Wbl over Briery Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 460 Wbl
CrossesBriery Creek
Location1.25-RT15BUS/1.53-RT460BU
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26817, -78.38389
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 460 Wbl over Briery Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 460 Wbl 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is Route 460 Wbl over Briery Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 Wbl over Briery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.