U.S. Route 460 over Blue Ridge Parkway
Botetourt County, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- U.S. Route 460 over Blue Ridge Parkway in Botetourt County, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 474 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2012).
- It is one of 141 of the 202 inventoried bridges in Botetourt County rated fair (69.8%); 2 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete deck arch |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | 1.0 Miles to Va Route 657 |
| NBI structure number | 5140022P0000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Botetourt County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 N & Sbl over Buffalo Creek | 1963 | 58,719 | Fair |
| I-81 over Branch of Mill Creek | 1964 | 41,034 | Fair |
| I-81 over Beckner Branch | 1964 | 41,034 | Fair |
| I-81& Route 800 over Mill Creek | 1964 | 41,034 | Fair |
| I-81 over Renick Run | 1959 | 38,069 | Fair |
| Nbl Route 0081 over Rte 648 | 1963 | 29,404 | Fair |
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