US Bridges

Nbl Route 0019 over RTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 3.59MTO19BUS.&.19MTO19BUS · Structure no. 000000000016305

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,002
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0019 over RTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0019 over RTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,002 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,303 by 2045. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0019
CrossesRTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck
Location3.59MTO19BUS.&.19MTO19BUS
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.90688, -82.039
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,002 (2022)
Projected traffic7,303 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0019 over RTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0019 over RTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0019 over RTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck carry?

About 5,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0019 over RTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0019 over RTE 658 & Big Cedar Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.