US Bridges

Big Ridge Road over Mcclure River @ Clincheo

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .03 to 83& 9.19 Wcl Haysi · Structure no. 000000000005789

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Ridge Road over Mcclure River @ Clincheo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Ridge Road over Mcclure River @ Clincheo in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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 802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 894 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Ridge Road
CrossesMcclure River @ Clincheo
Location.03 to 83& 9.19 Wcl Haysi
RouteState Highway 63
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16833, -82.36088
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic894 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Big Ridge Road over Mcclure River @ Clincheo built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Big Ridge Road over Mcclure River @ Clincheo 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 Big Ridge Road over Mcclure River @ Clincheo carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Big Ridge Road over Mcclure River @ Clincheo?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Big Ridge Road over Mcclure River @ Clincheo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.