RTE 19 SBL/460 Wbl over Clinch River
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 11.53WCLBLUEF&1.60ECL Taz · Structure no. 000000000023375
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,298
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 19 SBL/460 Wbl over Clinch River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying RTE 19 SBL/460 Wbl over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 19 SBL/460 Wbl over Clinch River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 19 SBL/460 Wbl 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 SBL/460 Wbl over Clinch River carry?
About 4,298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 19 SBL/460 Wbl over Clinch River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 19 SBL/460 Wbl over Clinch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.