US Bridges

Bunker Rd. over N Fork Clinch River

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · 2.00MFRRT.753;1.30MTO623 · Structure no. 000000000016700

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunker Rd. over N Fork Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunker Rd. over N Fork Clinch River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesBunker Rd.
CrossesN Fork Clinch River
Location2.00MFRRT.753;1.30MTO623
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates36.65973, -82.87601
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$163 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bunker Rd. over N Fork Clinch River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Bunker Rd. over N Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bunker Rd. over N Fork Clinch River carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bunker Rd. over N Fork Clinch River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bunker Rd. over N Fork Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.