US Bridges

Route 0061 over Clear Fork Creek #1

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 9.52TAZEW CO;1.43 to 52W · Structure no. 000000000002976

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0061 over Clear Fork Creek #1 is a concrete slab carrying Route 0061 over Clear Fork Creek #1 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0061
CrossesClear Fork Creek #1
Location9.52TAZEW CO;1.43 to 52W
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23287, -81.12337
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Route 0061 over Clear Fork Creek #1 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Route 0061 over Clear Fork Creek #1 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0061 over Clear Fork Creek #1 carry?

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

How long is Route 0061 over Clear Fork Creek #1?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0061 over Clear Fork Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.