US Bridges

Prince Edward HWY over Briery Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.25-RT15 B/1.53-RT460 B · Structure no. 000000000024292

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Edward HWY over Briery Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prince Edward HWY over Briery Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Edward HWY
CrossesBriery Creek
Location1.25-RT15 B/1.53-RT460 B
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26609, -78.38257
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 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 Prince Edward HWY over Briery Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince Edward HWY 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Prince Edward HWY over Briery Creek carry?

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

How long is Prince Edward HWY over Briery Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Prince Edward HWY over Briery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.