US Bridges

Cleveland Rd. over Clinch River

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .00M TO600&2.0M to 645 · Structure no. 000000000016360

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Rd. over Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland Rd. over Clinch River in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,315 by 2045. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Rd.
CrossesClinch River
Location.00M TO600&2.0M to 645
RouteState Highway 82
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94326, -82.15466
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2022)
Projected traffic1,315 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$292.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Rd. over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Cleveland Rd. over Clinch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cleveland Rd. over Clinch River carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Rd. over Clinch River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Rd. over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.