Route 19 over Plum Creek
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · .05 to 91 & .22 to 16 · Structure no. 000000000018411
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,642
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 19 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 19 over Plum Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,831 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 19 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Route 19 over Plum 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 19 over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,642 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 19 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Route 19 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.