New Garden Road over Clinch River
FairRussell County, Virginia · .10M to 789&.30M to 646 · Structure no. 000000000016456
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 461
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Garden Road over Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Garden Road over Clinch River in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Garden Road over Clinch River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Garden 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does New Garden Road over Clinch River carry?
About 461 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is New Garden Road over Clinch River?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns New Garden Road over Clinch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.