US Bridges

Red Oak Ridge Road over NS R.R; Clinch River

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .60M to 628 & .40M to 750 · Structure no. 000000000016397

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
377 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak Ridge Road over NS R.R; Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Oak Ridge Road over NS R.R; Clinch River in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 623 by 2045. The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Oak Ridge Road
CrossesNS R.R; Clinch River
Location.60M to 628 & .40M to 750
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89381, -82.27994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (115 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2022)
Projected traffic623 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Red Oak Ridge Road over NS R.R; Clinch River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Oak Ridge Road over NS R.R; 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Red Oak Ridge Road over NS R.R; Clinch River carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Red Oak Ridge Road over NS R.R; Clinch River?

The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Red Oak Ridge Road over NS R.R; Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.