US Bridges

Tuggle Road over Route 460 Bypass

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.20 to 678 / 0.11 to 768 · Structure no. 000000000014007

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuggle Road over Route 460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuggle Road over Route 460 Bypass in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,312 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTuggle Road
CrossesRoute 460 Bypass
Location0.20 to 678 / 0.11 to 768
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31444, -78.46637
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2022)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$220.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuggle Road over Route 460 Bypass built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuggle Road over Route 460 Bypass 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tuggle Road over Route 460 Bypass carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tuggle Road over Route 460 Bypass?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tuggle Road over Route 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.