Route 19 over North Fork Clinch River
FairTazewell County, Virginia · .79M to 19/460&.79M to 61 · Structure no. 000000000018409
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,046
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 19 over North Fork Clinch River is a concrete slab carrying Route 19 over North Fork Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 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 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 3,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,396 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 19 over North Fork Clinch River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Route 19 over North Fork Clinch River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 19 over North Fork Clinch River carry?
About 3,046 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 19 over North Fork Clinch River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 19 over North Fork Clinch River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.