US Bridges

Dr. Ralph Stanley over Mcclure River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 1.40 Fr. 674; 0.00 to 63. · Structure no. 000000000005869

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dr. Ralph Stanley over Mcclure River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dr. Ralph Stanley over Mcclure River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesDr. Ralph Stanley
CrossesMcclure River
Location1.40 Fr. 674; 0.00 to 63.
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06944, -82.34575
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Dr. Ralph Stanley over Mcclure River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Dr. Ralph Stanley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dr. Ralph Stanley over Mcclure River carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dr. Ralph Stanley over Mcclure River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dr. Ralph Stanley over Mcclure River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.