US Bridges

Nbl Route 0019 over Bus 19 & Route 660

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.96MTO654&2.27M to Leb · Structure no. 000000000016301

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0019 over Bus 19 & Route 660 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0019 over Bus 19 & Route 660 in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,387 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,081 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0019
CrossesBus 19 & Route 660
Location1.96MTO654&2.27M to Leb
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.8887, -82.09804
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,387 (2022)
Projected traffic8,081 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0019 over Bus 19 & Route 660 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0019 over Bus 19 & Route 660 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0019 over Bus 19 & Route 660 carry?

About 5,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0019 over Bus 19 & Route 660?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0019 over Bus 19 & Route 660?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.