Route 61 over Clear Fork Creek
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 14.55FRRTI77-.45TORT614 · Structure no. 000000000018468
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 61 over Clear Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 61 over Clear Fork Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 68 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 61 over Clear Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Route 61 over Clear Fork Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 61 over Clear Fork Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 61 over Clear Fork Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Route 61 over Clear Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.