US Bridges

Mays Road over N Fork Clinch River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.01FR651;0.08TO End Main · Structure no. 000000000018676

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mays Road over N Fork Clinch River is a concrete slab carrying Mays Road over N Fork Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMays Road
CrossesN Fork Clinch River
Location0.01FR651;0.08TO End Main
RouteCounty Highway 756
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15965, -81.47809
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Mays Road over N Fork Clinch River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Mays Road over N 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mays Road over N Fork Clinch River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mays Road over N Fork Clinch River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mays Road over N Fork Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.