U.S. Highway 19 over Elk Garden Creek
FairRussell County, Virginia · .17MTO80W & 2.37MTO80E · Structure no. 000000000016295
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,849
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 19 over Elk Garden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. Highway 19 over Elk Garden Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,541 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 19 over Elk Garden Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 19 over Elk Garden 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 19 over Elk Garden Creek carry?
About 5,849 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 19 over Elk Garden Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns U.S. Highway 19 over Elk Garden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.