US Bridges

Front ST RTE 460 over Clinch River

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 076RTE460;0.89WCL Richlan · Structure no. 000000000029656

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,033
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front ST RTE 460 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front ST RTE 460 over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,033 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,353 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFront ST RTE 460
CrossesClinch River
Location076RTE460;0.89WCL Richlan
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.09404, -81.81337
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,033 (2022)
Projected traffic13,353 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$821.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Front ST RTE 460 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front ST RTE 460 over Clinch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Front ST RTE 460 over Clinch River carry?

About 11,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Front ST RTE 460 over Clinch River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Front ST RTE 460 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.