US Bridges

Rtes 19SB & 460WL over Clinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.92-RT 19B & 0.77-RT 16 · Structure no. 000000000018422

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rtes 19SB & 460WL over Clinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rtes 19SB & 460WL over Clinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 3,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,744 by 2045. The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRtes 19SB & 460WL
CrossesClinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy
Location1.92-RT 19B & 0.77-RT 16
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13473, -81.51574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,249 (2022)
Projected traffic4,744 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rtes 19SB & 460WL over Clinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Rtes 19SB & 460WL over Clinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rtes 19SB & 460WL over Clinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy carry?

About 3,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rtes 19SB & 460WL over Clinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy?

The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rtes 19SB & 460WL over Clinch Rv;rte 61& NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.