US Bridges

Route 19/460 over Plum Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .65 FR 19B-1.15 to ALT.16 · Structure no. 000000000018428

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,628
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 19/460 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 19/460 over Plum Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,628 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,620 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 19/460
CrossesPlum Creek
Location.65 FR 19B-1.15 to ALT.16
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates37.12296, -81.56314
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,628 (2022)
Projected traffic9,620 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 19/460 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 19/460 over Plum Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 19/460 over Plum Creek carry?

About 8,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 19/460 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Route 19/460 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.