US Bridges

Artrip Road over Clinch River

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 2.42M to 708& .58M to 663 · Structure no. 000000000016483

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artrip Road over Clinch River is a concrete slab carrying Artrip Road over Clinch River in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesArtrip Road
CrossesClinch River
Location2.42M to 708& .58M to 663
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96309, -82.12088
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
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$477 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Artrip Road over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artrip 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Artrip Road over Clinch River carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Artrip Road over Clinch River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Artrip Road over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.