US Bridges

Us. Rte. 460 over Brush Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. E. of Cr. 34/1 · Structure no. 00000000028A167

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. Rte. 460 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Us. Rte. 460 over Brush Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,595 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUs. Rte. 460
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.05 Mi. E. of Cr. 34/1
RouteU.S. Route 46000
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.34884, -81.10877
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic13,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,595 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Us. Rte. 460 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. Rte. 460 over Brush Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Us. Rte. 460 over Brush Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Us. Rte. 460 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Us. Rte. 460 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.