US Bridges

Richard Long Road over Mcclure River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 2.54 FR 627 -.05 to 63 · Structure no. 000000000005872

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richard Long Road over Mcclure River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richard Long Road over Mcclure River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 74 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRichard Long Road
CrossesMcclure River
Location2.54 FR 627 -.05 to 63
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04159, -82.31616
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic47 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 Richard Long Road over Mcclure River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Richard Long Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Richard Long Road over Mcclure River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Richard Long Road over Mcclure River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Richard Long Road over Mcclure River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.