US Bridges

RTE.19 & 460 Bus. over S Fork Clinch River

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Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.56 FR 16; 0.09 to 61 · Structure no. 000000000022546

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,985
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.19 & 460 Bus. over S Fork Clinch River is a concrete slab carrying RTE.19 & 460 Bus. over S Fork Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 88 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 6,985 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,788 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.19 & 460 Bus.
CrossesS Fork Clinch River
Location1.56 FR 16; 0.09 to 61
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12996, -81.49339
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,985 (2022)
Projected traffic7,788 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.19 & 460 Bus. over S Fork Clinch River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE.19 & 460 Bus. over S Fork Clinch River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE.19 & 460 Bus. over S Fork Clinch River carry?

About 6,985 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE.19 & 460 Bus. over S Fork Clinch River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.19 & 460 Bus. over S Fork Clinch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.