US Bridges

US Highway 19 over Indian Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .95MTOTAZCOLN&7.13MTO80W · Structure no. 000000000016272

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 19 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 19 over Indian Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 4,439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,481 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 19
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.95MTOTAZCOLN&7.13MTO80W
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates37.00061, -81.81601
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,439 (2022)
Projected traffic6,481 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 19 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US Highway 19 over Indian Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 19 over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 19 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 19 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.