US Bridges

RTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl over Clinch River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 11.53WCLBLUE;1.60ECLTAZE · Structure no. 000000000018467

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,298
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl over Clinch River is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,767 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl
CrossesClinch River
Location11.53WCLBLUE;1.60ECLTAZE
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates37.15649, -81.47425
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
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 loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,298 (2022)
Projected traffic5,767 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl over Clinch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl over Clinch River carry?

About 4,298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl over Clinch River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 19 NBL/460 Ebl over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.