US Bridges

Clear Creek Rd. over Clear Creek Branch

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.627; 0.0-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029687

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek Rd. over Clear Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying Clear Creek Rd. over Clear Creek Branch in Buchanan 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Creek Rd.
CrossesClear Creek Branch
Location0.05-RT.627; 0.0-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 3251
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22541, -82.09785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Creek Rd. over Clear Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Clear Creek Rd. over Clear Creek Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Clear Creek Rd. over Clear Creek Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Clear Creek Rd. over Clear Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek Rd. over Clear Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.