US Bridges

Cloverhill Rd. over Stream

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.1DEAD END;0.1R.460 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000029690

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloverhill Rd. over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cloverhill Rd. over Stream 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCloverhill Rd.
CrossesStream
Location0.1DEAD END;0.1R.460 Ebl
RouteCity Street 5410
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18139, -81.94599
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$471 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cloverhill Rd. over Stream built?

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

What condition is Cloverhill Rd. over Stream 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 Cloverhill Rd. over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cloverhill Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Cloverhill Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.