US Bridges

Fairview RD over N. Fork Clinch River

Good

Scott County, Virginia · 1.10 FR 817 - 0.80 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000025296

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview RD over N. Fork Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview RD over N. Fork Clinch River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesFairview RD
CrossesN. Fork Clinch River
Location1.10 FR 817 - 0.80 to 623
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates36.64481, -82.87459
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2022)
Projected traffic349 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview RD over N. Fork Clinch River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview RD over N. Fork Clinch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 313 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairview RD over N. Fork Clinch River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview RD over N. Fork Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.