US Bridges

Carter Stanley HWY over Mcclure River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.0 to R63 & 0.10 FR R654 · Structure no. 000000000005865

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Stanley HWY over Mcclure River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Stanley HWY over Mcclure River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 298 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Stanley HWY
CrossesMcclure River
Location0.0 to R63 & 0.10 FR R654
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08838, -82.37232
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2021)
Projected traffic298 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Carter Stanley HWY over Mcclure River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Stanley HWY over Mcclure River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Carter Stanley HWY over Mcclure River carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Carter Stanley HWY over Mcclure River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Stanley HWY over Mcclure River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.