FRONT ST RTE 460
Carrying FRONT ST RTE 460 over CLINCH RIVER
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Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FRONT ST RTE 460
The FRONT ST RTE 460 bridge in Tazewell, Virginia carries FRONT ST RTE 460 over CLINCH RIVER. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 75.9 meters (249 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,033 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FRONT ST RTE 460 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
- 2013
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 75.9 m (249 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.7 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,033 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000029656
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRONT ST RTE 460 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 FRONT ST RTE 460 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 FRONT ST RTE 460?
FRONT ST RTE 460 in Tazewell, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRONT ST RTE 460 inspected?
FRONT ST RTE 460'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 11,033 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRONT ST RTE 460 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FRONT ST RTE 460?
FRONT ST RTE 460 has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRONT ST RTE 460?
FRONT ST RTE 460 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is FRONT ST RTE 460 and does age affect safety?
FRONT ST RTE 460 was built in 2013, making it 13 years old.
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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