RTE 19 Sbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Ck
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 1.15 FR 460;2.41 to 102 · Structure no. 000000000018406
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,391
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 19 Sbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 Sbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Ck in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 19 Sbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Ck built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is RTE 19 Sbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 19 Sbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Ck carry?
About 1,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 19 Sbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Ck?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 19 Sbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.