Route 61 over S Fork Clinch River
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 0.38TO 19; 13.58 Bland CO · Structure no. 000000000022549
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,908
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 61 over S Fork Clinch River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 61 over S Fork Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,908 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,357 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 61 over S Fork Clinch River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 61 over S 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 61 over S Fork Clinch River carry?
About 3,908 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 61 over S Fork Clinch River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 61 over S Fork Clinch River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.