US Bridges

US Highway 19 over Route 654

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · O.Om TO654 & 2.11M TO724 · Structure no. 000000000016307

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

About this bridge

US Highway 19 over Route 654 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 19 over Route 654 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 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Highway 19
CrossesRoute 654
LocationO.Om TO654 & 2.11M TO724
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.89866, -82.06079
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 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
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 US Highway 19 over Route 654 built?

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

What condition is US Highway 19 over Route 654 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 19 over Route 654 carry?

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

How long is US Highway 19 over Route 654?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 19 over Route 654?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.