US Bridges

Steelburg HWY Nbl over Little River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 2.65 FR Rcl - .02 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000024058

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steelburg HWY Nbl over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steelburg HWY Nbl over Little River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 4,519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,598 by 2045. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSteelburg HWY Nbl
CrossesLittle River
Location2.65 FR Rcl - .02 to 609
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates37.03656, -81.79772
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,519 (2022)
Projected traffic6,598 by 2045
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 Steelburg HWY Nbl over Little River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steelburg HWY Nbl over Little 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Steelburg HWY Nbl over Little River carry?

About 4,519 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steelburg HWY Nbl over Little River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Steelburg HWY Nbl over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.