US Bridges

Route 693 over Clinch River

FairPosted for load

Tazewell County, Virginia · .05 FRRT632;0.0 End Main · Structure no. 000000000018654

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 693 over Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 693 over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 69 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 693
CrossesClinch River
Location.05 FRRT632;0.0 End Main
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12221, -81.57809
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$76.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 693 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Route 693 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 693 over Clinch River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 693 over Clinch River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Route 693 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.