US Bridges

Kingdom RD over N Fork Clinch River

PoorPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · 0.10 FR 624W-0.0 to 624E · Structure no. 000000000016907

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingdom RD over N Fork Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingdom RD over N Fork Clinch River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKingdom RD
CrossesN Fork Clinch River
Location0.10 FR 624W-0.0 to 624E
RouteCounty Highway 753
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68486, -82.85973
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$154.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingdom RD over N Fork Clinch River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingdom 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 Kingdom RD over N Fork Clinch River carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kingdom RD over N Fork Clinch River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Kingdom RD over N Fork Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.