US Bridges

US Highway 19 over Roaring Spring Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · 4.26MTO80&1.42MTOECL Leb. · Structure no. 000000000025444

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 19 over Roaring Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 19 over Roaring Spring Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,508 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,762 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Highway 19
CrossesRoaring Spring Creek
Location4.26MTO80&1.42MTOECL Leb.
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.91046, -82.02782
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,508 (2022)
Projected traffic18,762 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 19 over Roaring Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 19 over Roaring Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 19 over Roaring Spring Creek carry?

About 12,508 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 19 over Roaring Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 19 over Roaring Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.