US Bridges

Carterton Road over Clinch River

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .10M to 665& 1.40M to 640 · Structure no. 000000000016389

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carterton Road over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carterton Road over Clinch River in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 401 by 2045. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCarterton Road
CrossesClinch River
Location.10M to 665& 1.40M to 640
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91435, -82.21828
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2015)
Projected traffic401 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Carterton Road over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carterton Road 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 Carterton Road over Clinch River carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Carterton Road over Clinch River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carterton Road over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.