US Bridges

Clarks Valley Road over Swords Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .10M to 67 & .20M to 781 · Structure no. 000000000016436

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarks Valley Road over Swords Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clarks Valley Road over Swords Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 58 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 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 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 888 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesClarks Valley Road
CrossesSwords Creek
Location.10M to 67 & .20M to 781
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0363, -81.91762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2015)
Projected traffic888 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Clarks Valley Road over Swords Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Clarks Valley Road over Swords Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Clarks Valley Road over Swords Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Clarks Valley Road over Swords Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clarks Valley Road over Swords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.