Route 460 over RTE 67;N&W Rlwy & Big Ck
FairTazewell County, Virginia · .55 FR ECL-.97 Wcl Richls · Structure no. 000000000022470
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 377 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,797
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 460 over RTE 67;N&W Rlwy & Big Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 over RTE 67;N&W Rlwy & Big Ck 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 9,797 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,924 by 2045. The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 460 over RTE 67;N&W Rlwy & Big Ck built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 460 over RTE 67;N&W Rlwy & Big Ck 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 460 over RTE 67;N&W Rlwy & Big Ck carry?
About 9,797 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 460 over RTE 67;N&W Rlwy & Big Ck?
The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Route 460 over RTE 67;N&W Rlwy & Big Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.