US Bridges

Purchase Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0015624 East 0065624 West · Structure no. 000000000016738

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purchase Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Purchase Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPurchase Valley RD
CrossesN Fork Clinch River
Location0015624 East 0065624 West
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69153, -82.83392
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Purchase Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purchase Valley 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 September 2024.

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

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Purchase Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Purchase Valley RD over N Fork Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.