US Bridges

Veterans Dr./ 609 over Rte. 460 & NS Railway

Poor

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.53 Farmer ST;0.10 2D ST · Structure no. 000000000022463

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Dr./ 609 over Rte. 460 & NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Dr./ 609 over Rte. 460 & NS Railway in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,550 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Dr./ 609
CrossesRte. 460 & NS Railway
Location0.53 Farmer ST;0.10 2D ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09372, -81.80384
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Veterans Dr./ 609 over Rte. 460 & NS Railway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Dr./ 609 over Rte. 460 & NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Dr./ 609 over Rte. 460 & NS Railway carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Veterans Dr./ 609 over Rte. 460 & NS Railway?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Dr./ 609 over Rte. 460 & NS Railway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.