Route 460 over Clinch River& RTE 460B
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 0.36WCL Cb; 0.43ECL Cb · Structure no. 000000000018519
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 347 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,314
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 460 over Clinch River& RTE 460B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 over Clinch River& RTE 460B in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 14,314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,960 by 2042. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 460 over Clinch River& RTE 460B built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 460 over Clinch River& RTE 460B 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 460 over Clinch River& RTE 460B carry?
About 14,314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 460 over Clinch River& RTE 460B?
The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Route 460 over Clinch River& RTE 460B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.