US Bridges

Clinch Mtn Road over Moccasin Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · 1.3 Mto 677 & 2.0M to 614 · Structure no. 000000000016493

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinch Mtn Road over Moccasin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinch Mtn Road over Moccasin Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClinch Mtn Road
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location1.3 Mto 677 & 2.0M to 614
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79602, -82.1797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2014)
Projected traffic219 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clinch Mtn Road over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Clinch Mtn Road over Moccasin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Clinch Mtn Road over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Clinch Mtn Road over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clinch Mtn Road over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.