US Bridges

Rte. 11/460 over Butt Hollow Branch

Fair

Salem city, Virginia · 0.10 to Wcl · Structure no. 000000000024687

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,247
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 11/460 over Butt Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rte. 11/460 over Butt Hollow Branch in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 17,247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,230 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRte. 11/460
CrossesButt Hollow Branch
Location0.10 to Wcl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySalem city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28146, -80.11106
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,247 (2022)
Projected traffic19,230 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rte. 11/460 over Butt Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 11/460 over Butt Hollow Branch 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 Rte. 11/460 over Butt Hollow Branch carry?

About 17,247 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rte. 11/460 over Butt Hollow Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Rte. 11/460 over Butt Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.