US Bridges

US-19 Nbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · .81 to 640&.04 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000018461

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 Nbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 Nbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2045. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-19 Nbl
CrossesNS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk
Location.81 to 640&.04 to 650
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates37.24345, -81.31138
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2022)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 Nbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US-19 Nbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US-19 Nbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-19 Nbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 Nbl over NS Rwy & Wrights Val Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.