US Bridges

Mcclure #1 Road over Mcclure River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .04FRRT.63;1.0TOEND Main · Structure no. 000000000005900

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclure #1 Road over Mcclure River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcclure #1 Road over Mcclure River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,549 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclure #1 Road
CrossesMcclure River
Location.04FRRT.63;1.0TOEND Main
RouteCounty Highway 773
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10682, -82.37977
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 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 span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2022)
Projected traffic2,549 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclure #1 Road over Mcclure River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclure #1 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mcclure #1 Road over Mcclure River carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mcclure #1 Road over Mcclure River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclure #1 Road over Mcclure River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.