US Bridges

Clifton Rd. over South River

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE633-1.0M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000029887

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Rd. over South River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifton Rd. over South River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesClifton Rd.
CrossesSouth River
Location0.1M RTE633-1.0M Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 743
Coordinates38.05122, -77.48756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2019)
Projected traffic2 by 2042
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 Clifton Rd. over South River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Rd. over South River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Rd. over South River carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Clifton Rd. over South River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Rd. over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.