US Bridges

Clinch River HWY over Stock Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0013T-833 0008T-837 · Structure no. 000000000016591

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinch River HWY over Stock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinch River HWY over Stock Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesClinch River HWY
CrossesStock Creek
Location0013T-833 0008T-837
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates36.67546, -82.74588
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2022)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinch River HWY over Stock Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinch River HWY over Stock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Clinch River HWY over Stock Creek carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clinch River HWY over Stock Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Clinch River HWY over Stock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.