US Bridges

19/460 (va. Ave.) over Beaver Pond Creek

Poor

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.80WVA Sl 0.10 Graham a · Structure no. 000000000022427

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

19/460 (va. Ave.) over Beaver Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Beaver Pond Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,004 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries19/460 (va. Ave.)
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location0.80WVA Sl 0.10 Graham a
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates37.25262, -81.27184
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$179.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Beaver Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.