US Bridges

Kents Ridge Rd. over Clinch River

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .43M to 837&.01M to 67 · Structure no. 000000000016439

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kents Ridge Rd. over Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kents Ridge Rd. over Clinch River in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKents Ridge Rd.
CrossesClinch River
Location.43M to 837&.01M to 67
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03226, -81.91763
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 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 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2015)
Projected traffic605 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 Kents Ridge Rd. over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kents Ridge 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 Kents Ridge Rd. over Clinch River carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Kents Ridge Rd. over Clinch River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kents Ridge Rd. over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.