US Bridges

Route 460 (wbl) over NS Railway

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.62 FR460-B; 0.45 TO460B · Structure no. 000000000018520

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
388 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,157
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 (wbl) over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 (wbl) over NS Railway in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 7,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,524 by 2042. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 460 (wbl)
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.62 FR460-B; 0.45 TO460B
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08547, -81.76324
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,157 (2022)
Projected traffic7,524 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 460 (wbl) over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Route 460 (wbl) over NS Railway 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 (wbl) over NS Railway carry?

About 7,157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 460 (wbl) over NS Railway?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 (wbl) over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.