US Bridges

Clintwood Hwy. over Pound River

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · 4.2MTODIC CL&.06MTO23BUS · Structure no. 000000000019343

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clintwood Hwy. over Pound River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Clintwood Hwy. over Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,595 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesClintwood Hwy.
CrossesPound River
Location4.2MTODIC CL&.06MTO23BUS
RouteState Highway 83
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12403, -82.60089
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,730 (2022)
Projected traffic8,595 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clintwood Hwy. over Pound River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Clintwood Hwy. over Pound 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Clintwood Hwy. over Pound River carry?

About 5,730 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clintwood Hwy. over Pound River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clintwood Hwy. over Pound River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.