US Bridges

Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .2 M to 677 & 3.1M to 614 · Structure no. 000000000026240

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClinch Mountain RD
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location.2 M to 677 & 3.1M to 614
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79309, -82.19685
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2014)
Projected traffic285 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.