Route 61 over N Fork Clinch River
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · 0.02 FR 19; 2.13 to 16 · Structure no. 000000000022548
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,844
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 61 over N Fork Clinch River is a concrete slab carrying Route 61 over N Fork Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,844 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,516 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 61 over N Fork Clinch River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Route 61 over N Fork Clinch River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 61 over N Fork Clinch River carry?
About 5,844 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 61 over N Fork Clinch River?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 61 over N Fork Clinch River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.