US Bridges

Cliff View Road over N Fork Holston River

FairPosted for load

Smyth County, Virginia · At R725 & .85 to R630 · Structure no. 000000000017598

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff View Road over N Fork Holston River is a concrete slab carrying Cliff View Road over N Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCliff View Road
CrossesN Fork Holston River
LocationAt R725 & .85 to R630
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91435, -81.61307
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$538 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliff View Road over N Fork Holston River built?

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

What condition is Cliff View Road over N Fork Holston 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cliff View Road over N Fork Holston River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cliff View Road over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff View Road over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.