US Bridges

Route 19 Business over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 4.9MTO80 & .78MTOECLLEBAN · Structure no. 000000000023547

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 19 Business over Big Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 19 Business over Big Cedar Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,935 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 19 Business
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location4.9MTO80 & .78MTOECLLEBAN
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90864, -82.03954
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,323 (2022)
Projected traffic5,935 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 19 Business over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Route 19 Business over Big Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 19 Business over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,323 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 19 Business over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 19 Business over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.