Front Street over Clinch River
PoorTazewell County, Virginia · 1.40 Wcl RICH;0.19 RTE460 · Structure no. 000000000022467
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,310
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,577 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Front Street over Clinch River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Front Street over Clinch River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Front Street over Clinch River carry?
About 2,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Clinch River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Clinch River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.