US Bridges

Clendenin ROAD/641 over Clendenin Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.45-RTE769; 2.30-DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000030509

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clendenin ROAD/641 over Clendenin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clendenin ROAD/641 over Clendenin Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesClendenin ROAD/641
CrossesClendenin Creek
Location0.45-RTE769; 2.30-DEADEND
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34778, -80.74223
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2017)
Projected traffic249 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clendenin ROAD/641 over Clendenin Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clendenin ROAD/641 over Clendenin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Clendenin ROAD/641 over Clendenin Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Clendenin ROAD/641 over Clendenin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clendenin ROAD/641 over Clendenin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.