US Bridges

ST Clairs Crossing over Wright Valley Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.10 Fr. 650; 0.15 to 19N · Structure no. 000000000018607

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clairs Crossing over Wright Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Clairs Crossing over Wright Valley Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,973 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,157 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clairs Crossing
CrossesWright Valley Creek
Location0.10 Fr. 650; 0.15 to 19N
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23735, -81.31964
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2015)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clairs Crossing over Wright Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clairs Crossing over Wright Valley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST Clairs Crossing over Wright Valley Creek carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is ST Clairs Crossing over Wright Valley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns ST Clairs Crossing over Wright Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.