Fairground Road over Clinch River
PoorPosted for loadTazewell County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 19 0.05 to 16 · Structure no. 000000000022544
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,703
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairground Road over Clinch River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fairground Road over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,703 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,014 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairground Road over Clinch River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairground Road 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 Fairground Road over Clinch River carry?
About 2,703 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fairground Road over Clinch River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Fairground Road over Clinch River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.