Red Bud Hwy. over Clinch Rv @ Blackford
PoorRussell County, Virginia · .06M to 641 & .15M to 640 · Structure no. 000000000016351
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 348 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,886
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Bud Hwy. over Clinch Rv @ Blackford is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bud Hwy. over Clinch Rv @ Blackford in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 80 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,563 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Bud Hwy. over Clinch Rv @ Blackford built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Red Bud Hwy. over Clinch Rv @ Blackford in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Red Bud Hwy. over Clinch Rv @ Blackford carry?
About 5,886 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Red Bud Hwy. over Clinch Rv @ Blackford?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Red Bud Hwy. over Clinch Rv @ Blackford?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.