Route 19/460 over Pounding Mill Branch
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 2.30TO460 & 8.50TO19BUS · Structure no. 000000000018456
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,473
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 19/460 over Pounding Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 19/460 over Pounding Mill Branch in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,473 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,562 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 19/460 over Pounding Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 19/460 over Pounding Mill Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Route 19/460 over Pounding Mill Branch carry?
About 9,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 19/460 over Pounding Mill Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Route 19/460 over Pounding Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.