US Bridges

Islandview Circle over Clinch River

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 7.60- Rt 627; 0.05-RT 765 · Structure no. 000000000016612

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
499 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Islandview Circle over Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Islandview Circle over Clinch River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesIslandview Circle
CrossesClinch River
Location7.60- Rt 627; 0.05-RT 765
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76523, -82.58166
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$331.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Islandview Circle over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Islandview Circle over Clinch River 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 Islandview Circle over Clinch River carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Islandview Circle over Clinch River?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Islandview Circle over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.