US Bridges

Route 19 over Katie Branch

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 2.31 to 460W; 0.70 FR.609 · Structure no. 000000000018460

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,643
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 19 over Katie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 19 over Katie Branch in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,966 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 19
CrossesKatie Branch
Location2.31 to 460W; 0.70 FR.609
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04358, -81.78555
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,643 (2022)
Projected traffic13,966 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 19 over Katie Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 19 over Katie 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 19 over Katie Branch carry?

About 10,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 19 over Katie Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Route 19 over Katie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.