US Bridges

Route 19 Sbl over Little River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 2.65FRRUSCL&.02MTO609 · Structure no. 000000000018450

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 19 Sbl over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 19 Sbl over Little River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 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 4,519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,598 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 19 Sbl
CrossesLittle River
Location2.65FRRUSCL&.02MTO609
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03704, -81.79779
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,519 (2022)
Projected traffic6,598 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$789.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 19 Sbl over Little River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Route 19 Sbl over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 19 Sbl over Little River carry?

About 4,519 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 19 Sbl over Little River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 19 Sbl over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.