US Bridges

Clear Ford Crk RD over Clear Fork Creek #2

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0924TAZEW CO 017152 W · Structure no. 000000000002975

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Ford Crk RD over Clear Fork Creek #2 is a concrete slab carrying Clear Ford Crk RD over Clear Fork Creek #2 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 84 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Ford Crk RD
CrossesClear Fork Creek #2
Location0924TAZEW CO 017152 W
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23379, -81.12637
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic474 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Clear Ford Crk RD over Clear Fork Creek #2 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Clear Ford Crk RD over Clear Fork Creek #2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Clear Ford Crk RD over Clear Fork Creek #2 carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clear Ford Crk RD over Clear Fork Creek #2?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Ford Crk RD over Clear Fork Creek #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.