US Bridges

Bottom Road over Clinch River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .0M to 67 & .02M to 724 · Structure no. 000000000018661

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bottom Road over Clinch River is a concrete slab carrying Bottom Road over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,111 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBottom Road
CrossesClinch River
Location.0M to 67 & .02M to 724
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09019, -81.84451
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2022)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Bottom Road over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bottom Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bottom Road over Clinch River carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bottom Road over Clinch River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bottom Road over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.