US Bridges

Route 19 (sbl) over RTE 770 & Indian Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.78MFRRUSCL&.58TO609 · Structure no. 000000000018451

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 19 (sbl) over RTE 770 & Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 19 (sbl) over RTE 770 & Indian Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 2045. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRoute 19 (sbl)
CrossesRTE 770 & Indian Creek
Location1.78MFRRUSCL&.58TO609
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02906, -81.79797
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,519 (2022)
Projected traffic6,598 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$733.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 19 (sbl) over RTE 770 & Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Route 19 (sbl) over RTE 770 & Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 19 (sbl) over RTE 770 & Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is Route 19 (sbl) over RTE 770 & Indian Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 19 (sbl) over RTE 770 & Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.