Clinch River HWY over Cove Creek
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Virginia · 11.2 Rt. 23; 3.4 Rt. 72 · Structure no. 000000000016594
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 257
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clinch River HWY over Cove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Clinch River HWY over Cove Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 68 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clinch River HWY over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Clinch River HWY over Cove Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Clinch River HWY over Cove Creek carry?
About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Clinch River HWY over Cove Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Clinch River HWY over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.