Clearwater Lodge over Trib Elk Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.72 to End & 0.10 to 759 · Structure no. 000000000015721
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clearwater Lodge over Trib Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clearwater Lodge over Trib Elk Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 years old, older 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clearwater Lodge over Trib Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Clearwater Lodge over Trib Elk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Clearwater Lodge over Trib Elk Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Clearwater Lodge over Trib Elk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Clearwater Lodge over Trib Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.