US Bridges

Sbl Route 0019 over Bus. 19 & Route 660

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.96MTO 654& 2.4M to 657 · Structure no. 000000000016303

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

Sbl Route 0019 over Bus. 19 & Route 660 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl 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 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 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).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0019
CrossesBus. 19 & Route 660
Location1.96MTO 654& 2.4M to 657
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88883, -82.09809
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 Sbl Route 0019 over Bus. 19 & Route 660 built?

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

What condition is Sbl 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 Sbl 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 Sbl 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 Sbl Route 0019 over Bus. 19 & Route 660?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.