US Bridges

Route 0019 over Little Moccasin Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .07MTO58A&1.90MTOWASH.CO. · Structure no. 000000000016292

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0019 over Little Moccasin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0019 over Little Moccasin Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 13,769 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,259 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 0019
CrossesLittle Moccasin Creek
Location.07MTO58A&1.90MTOWASH.CO.
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.82402, -82.14438
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,769 (2022)
Projected traffic16,259 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 0019 over Little Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0019 over Little Moccasin 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Route 0019 over Little Moccasin Creek carry?

About 13,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0019 over Little Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 0019 over Little Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.