Speers Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Virginia · 0.00-RT 600;0.90-RT 621 · Structure no. 000000000016698
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Speers Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Speers Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 53 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Speers Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Speers Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Speers Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Speers Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Speers Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.