US Bridges

Route 0460 over Stream

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.35 Fr. 720-0.10 to Wvl · Structure no. 000000000018521

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,253
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0460 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0460 over Stream in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 16,253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,347 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 0460
CrossesStream
Location1.35 Fr. 720-0.10 to Wvl
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.24252, -81.23729
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,253 (2022)
Projected traffic20,347 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0460 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0460 over Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0460 over Stream carry?

About 16,253 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0460 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Route 0460 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.