US Bridges

19 Sbl / 460 Wbl over NS Railway

Poor

Tazewell County, Virginia · 4.50-RT 460W; 6.60-RT 19B · Structure no. 000000000018448

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,736
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 Sbl / 460 Wbl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19 Sbl / 460 Wbl over NS Railway in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,736 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,779 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries19 Sbl / 460 Wbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location4.50-RT 460W; 6.60-RT 19B
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08891, -81.68136
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,736 (2022)
Projected traffic6,779 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$217.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 19 Sbl / 460 Wbl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 Sbl / 460 Wbl over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 19 Sbl / 460 Wbl over NS Railway carry?

About 4,736 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19 Sbl / 460 Wbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 19 Sbl / 460 Wbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.