ROUTE 460/67
Carrying ROUTE 460/67 over MUDLICK CK
.36 WCL RL & .21 RT 460, Tazewell, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 460/67
The ROUTE 460/67 bridge in Tazewell, Virginia carries ROUTE 460/67 over MUDLICK CK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,577 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTE 460/67 compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 33.5 m (110 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,577 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000018477
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 460/67 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ROUTE 460/67 against other structures in Tazewell and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE 460/67?
ROUTE 460/67 in Tazewell, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE 460/67 inspected?
ROUTE 460/67's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,577 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 460/67 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 460/67?
ROUTE 460/67 has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 460/67?
ROUTE 460/67 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ROUTE 460/67 and does age affect safety?
ROUTE 460/67 was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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