RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL
Carrying RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL over CLINCH RIVER
11.53WCLBlue;1.60ECLTaze, Tazewell, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL
The RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL bridge in Tazewell, Virginia carries RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL over CLINCH RIVER. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,298 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,298 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000018467
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL against other structures in Tazewell and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL?
RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL in Tazewell, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL inspected?
RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,298 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL?
RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL?
RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL and does age affect safety?
RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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