US Bridges

Fraleytown RD over N Fork Clinch River

PoorClosed to traffic

Scott County, Virginia · .70FRRT638;.90TORT604 · Structure no. 000000000016699

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraleytown RD over N Fork Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fraleytown RD over N Fork Clinch River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFraleytown RD
CrossesN Fork Clinch River
Location.70FRRT638;.90TORT604
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates36.69497, -82.82387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$167.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fraleytown RD over N Fork Clinch River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fraleytown 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fraleytown RD over N Fork Clinch River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fraleytown RD over N Fork Clinch River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fraleytown RD over N Fork Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.