Whitley Branch RD over Clinch River
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · 0.05 RTE 61; 0.75 RTE 732 · Structure no. 000000000024599
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitley Branch RD over Clinch River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitley Branch RD over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitley Branch RD over Clinch River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitley Branch RD over 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 Whitley Branch RD over Clinch River carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Whitley Branch RD over Clinch River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Whitley Branch RD over Clinch River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.