US Bridges

Route 19 (nbl) over Rte. 770 & Indian Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.78FR RUS.C.L.-.58TO609 · Structure no. 000000000024577

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 19 (nbl) over Rte. 770 & Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 19 (nbl) over Rte. 770 & Indian Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 19 (nbl)
CrossesRte. 770 & Indian Creek
Location1.78FR RUS.C.L.-.58TO609
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02916, -81.79777
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,519 (2022)
Projected traffic6,598 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Route 19 (nbl) over Rte. 770 & Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 19 (nbl) over Rte. 770 & Indian Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 19 (nbl) over Rte. 770 & Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is Route 19 (nbl) over Rte. 770 & Indian Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 19 (nbl) over Rte. 770 & Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.