US Bridges

Mt. Tabor Drive over Clark Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.11-DEAD END/0.29-RT 130 · Structure no. 000000000001438

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Tabor Drive over Clark Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Tabor Drive over Clark Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Tabor Drive
CrossesClark Creek
Location0.11-DEAD END/0.29-RT 130
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53244, -79.24245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic319 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mt. Tabor Drive over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Tabor Drive over Clark 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Tabor Drive over Clark Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mt. Tabor Drive over Clark Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Tabor Drive over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.