US Bridges

Clement Town Road over Unnamed Tributary

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · .91FR Amelia & 1.81 to 13 · Structure no. 000000000013860

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
586
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clement Town Road over Unnamed Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Clement Town Road over Unnamed Tributary in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesClement Town Road
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location.91FR Amelia & 1.81 to 13
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyPowhatan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45632, -78.09652
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2022)
Projected traffic653 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Clement Town Road over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clement Town Road over Unnamed Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Clement Town Road over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clement Town Road over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clement Town Road over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.