US Bridges

Route 652 over Clinch River

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .45M to 640 & 2.2M to 651 · Structure no. 000000000025687

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 652 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 652 over Clinch River in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 652
CrossesClinch River
Location.45M to 640 & 2.2M to 651
RouteCounty Highway 652
Coordinates36.96446, -82.01053
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2015)
Projected traffic95 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Route 652 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 652 over Clinch River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 652 over Clinch River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 652 over Clinch River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 652 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.