US Bridges

Route 0651 over North Fork Clinch River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .68M to 19 & .00M to 649 · Structure no. 000000000018629

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0651 over North Fork Clinch River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0651 over North Fork Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 0651
CrossesNorth Fork Clinch River
Location.68M to 19 & .00M to 649
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates37.16516, -81.47826
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,399 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0651 over North Fork Clinch River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0651 over North Fork Clinch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0651 over North Fork Clinch River carry?

About 1,399 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0651 over North Fork Clinch River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 0651 over North Fork Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.